A1 Idiom Informal

Cair de paraquedas

To appear unexpectedly

Meaning

To arrive without prior notice.

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Cultural Background

Very common in casual conversation. Understood, but less frequently used than in Brazil.

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Use it to apologize

It is a great way to soften an interruption.

Meaning

To arrive without prior notice.

💡

Use it to apologize

It is a great way to soften an interruption.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Eu ________ de paraquedas na festa.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: caí

The verb 'cair' is the correct one for this idiom.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Eu ________ de paraquedas na festa.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: caí

The verb 'cair' is the correct one for this idiom.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Not if you use it to apologize.

Related Phrases

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Chegar do nada

synonym

To arrive from nowhere.

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