caer

Meaning

1. (intransitive) to fall, fall off, fall down
2. to fall on; to occur
3. to fall; to decline; to collapse
4. to fall; to die in battle

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kaˈeɾ/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: cado

Cognate with Portuguese: cair

Cognate with Spanish: caer

Cognate with French: choir

In summary

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese caer, from Late Latin cadēre, from Latin cadĕre. Compare Portuguese cair, Spanish caer, French choir.