Caer Conjugation in Spanish

What does caer mean?

caer means to fall (to move to a lower position due to gravity) in English. It is a irregular -er verb.

It can also be used with these related meanings: to fall (to come down, to drop, to descend); to fall down, to collapse (to fall to the ground).

Principal forms of caer

Infinitive

caer

Gerund

cayendo

Past participle

caído

Caer conjugation table

Compare the present, preterite, imperfect, and future forms. Reflexive pronouns are included where the verb requires them.

Pattern notes

• Its forms differ from a fully regular -er pattern in the present, preterite.
• Its past participle, caído, is irregular.

Examples with caer

Practice prompts

1. Conjugate caer for yo in the present.
2. Use the preterite form for ella.
3. Say the nosotros/as imperfect form.
4. Write a short sentence in the future.