caer sobre
caer sobre
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (befall)
a. fall upon
La profesía advirtió que tiempos difíciles caerían sobre el rey y su familia.The prophesy warned that difficult times would fall upon the king and his house.
b. come upon
Los sacerdotes atribuyeron la sequía que cayó sobre el pueblo a la ira de los dioses.The priests attributed the drought that came upon the town to the wrath of the gods.
2. (attack)
a. fall upon
Al amanecer del tercer día, las tropas enemigas cayeron sobre la ciudad.On the dawn of the third day, the enemy troops fell upon the city.
b. come down on
El boxeador esquivó el golpe de su rival y luego cayó sobre él.The boxer dodged the blow from his rival and then came down on him.
c. come upon
Los centuriones romanos desenvainaron sus espadas y cayeron sobre el campamento celta.The Roman centurions drew their swords and fell on the Celtic camp.
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