cai

This is the 3119th most frequent Portuguese word.


cai

"Falls" (third-person singular present form of "cair").


Here, 'cai' is used as the present tense form of the verb 'cair' to indicate something is falling down.

A colher cai da mesa.

The spoon falls from the table.


In this context, 'cai' describes the action of losing position or balance due to external force.

Se não segurar, o chapéu cai com o vento.

If you don't hold it, the hat falls with the wind.


Here, 'cai' portrays the repeated action of falling as a result of another action, indicating a consequence or result.

Toda vez que corre, ele cai no chão.

Every time he runs, he falls to the ground.