caer en la cuenta de
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caer en la cuenta de
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. (general)
a. to realize
La gestión de la empresa finalmente cayó en la cuenta de que iban en la dirección equivocada y cambiaron de rumbo.The company management finally realized that they were heading in the wrong direction and changed course.
b. to realise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Un día caerás en la cuenta de que estás solo, pero será muy tarde.One day you'll realise that you're all by yourself, but it'll be too late.
c. to come to the realization that
Después de hablar con otros inversores, Alicia cayó en la cuenta de que los habían estafado a todos.After talking to other investors, Alicia came to the realization that they had all been swindled.
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