Meaning
To make a good or bad impression on someone.
Cultural Background
In Spain, people are very direct. If someone says 'Me caes mal', it's a clear social boundary, but it doesn't always mean a permanent feud. Mexicans often use 'Me cae gordo' (He falls fat to me) as a very common, slightly humorous way to say they don't like someone. In Argentina, you might hear 'Me cae de diez' (He falls like a ten) to mean someone is absolutely fantastic.
Use 'Genial'
To say you really like someone, say 'Me cae genial' instead of just 'bien'.
Watch the Pronouns
Always use 'me, te, le, nos, os, les'. Never start the sentence with 'Yo' unless for extreme emphasis.
Meaning
To make a good or bad impression on someone.
Use 'Genial'
To say you really like someone, say 'Me cae genial' instead of just 'bien'.
Watch the Pronouns
Always use 'me, te, le, nos, os, les'. Never start the sentence with 'Yo' unless for extreme emphasis.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct indirect object pronoun (me, te, le, nos, les).
A mi hermana ___ cae mal el profesor de matemáticas.
We use 'le' because 'mi hermana' is the indirect object.
Which sentence means 'I like you' (platonically)?
Choose the correct option:
'Me caes bien' is for personality; 'Me gustas' is romantic.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You ate a bad shrimp and your stomach hurts.
'Caer mal' is used for food that causes indigestion.
Complete the dialogue.
Juan: '¿Conociste a mi prima?' -> Maria: 'Sí, ___ cayó genial.'
Maria is expressing her own opinion, so she uses 'me'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesA mi hermana ___ cae mal el profesor de matemáticas.
We use 'le' because 'mi hermana' is the indirect object.
Choose the correct option:
'Me caes bien' is for personality; 'Me gustas' is romantic.
You ate a bad shrimp and your stomach hurts.
'Caer mal' is used for food that causes indigestion.
Juan: '¿Conociste a mi prima?' -> Maria: 'Sí, ___ cayó genial.'
Maria is expressing her own opinion, so she uses 'me'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsYes! If a dog is friendly and you like its personality, you can say 'Ese perro me cae bien'.
It is honest. In a professional setting, it's better to say 'No tenemos mucha química', but among friends, 'me cae mal' is standard.
Use the preterite: 'Me cayó bien' (I liked him/her when we met).
Related Phrases
Llevarse bien/mal
similarTo get along with someone.
Caer gordo
specialized formTo be annoying/unlikable.
Hacer buenas migas
synonymTo hit it off.
