A1 Idiom Informal

Caer mal.

To dislike someone.

Practice it

Meaning

To make a bad impression on someone; to be disliked.

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Cultural Background

In Mexico, 'caer gordo' is extremely common and often used even among friends to describe someone they find annoying.

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Think of 'Gustar'

Remember that 'caer mal' works exactly like 'gustar'. The person you dislike is the subject.

Meaning

To make a bad impression on someone; to be disliked.

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Think of 'Gustar'

Remember that 'caer mal' works exactly like 'gustar'. The person you dislike is the subject.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ese chico ____ mal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me cae

The subject is singular (ese chico), so we use 'cae'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Ese chico ____ mal.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: me cae

The subject is singular (ese chico), so we use 'cae'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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Caer bien

contrast

To like someone

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