Meaning
fall (act of falling)
- drop (i.e. temperature drop)
In a sentence
La caduta dalle scale mi ha fatto male.
The fall down the stairs hurt me.
Hai visto la caduta della temperatura stanotte?
Did you notice the temperature drop last night?
Per fortuna, la caduta non è stata grave.
Luckily, the fall wasn't serious.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| caduta | feminine · singular |
| cadute | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use caduta for a physical fall or a measured decrease. For a sudden collapse or failure, crollo is often stronger.
- For prices, sales, or support, calo is usually more common than caduta, though caduta works in formal or journalistic contexts.
- With body parts, Italian often says caduta da cavallo, caduta dalle scale. Use da for the source of the fall.