Spanish Expression · Intermediate
caer mal
to be disagreeable, make a bad (or not so good) impression (a person)
Pronunciation: /kaˌeɾ ˈmal/
Meaning
to be disagreeable, make a bad (or not so good) impression (a person)
Example
Arnoldo siempre ha caído mal
Arnoldo always has been unpleasant (to people)
Practice tips
- Practice caer mal out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for intermediate-level learners.