This is the 6106th most frequent Portuguese word.
caída
"Caída" means "fall" or "drop" in English.
In this sentence, 'caída' is used as a noun derived from the action of falling, meaning 'fall' or 'descent' in a literal context.
A caída das folhas anuncia o outono.
The fall of the leaves announces autumn.
Here, 'caída' metaphorically refers to a decrease or decline, often used to describe a drop in quality or success.
Ela parecia triste com a caída em seu desempenho.
She seemed sad about the decline in her performance.
In this example, 'caída' implies a potential collapse or fall of an object, used to describe instability or danger.