le cayó

le cayó
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. it fell
El balón rebotó en la pared y le cayó en las manos al profesor Stevenson.The ball bounced off the wall, and it fell on Professor Stevenson's hands.
b. fell
¿Qué le pasó a Carlos? ¿Por qué está en el hospital? - Bueno, una teja se desprendió del techo y le cayó en la cabeza.What happened to Carlos? Why is he in the hospital? - Well, a tile came off the roof and fell on his head.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
El nuevo novio de Raquel le cayó muy bien al abuelo.Grandpa really liked Raquel's new boyfriend.
Tu primo le cayó mal a Juliana.Juliana didn't get along well with your cousin.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Creo que el almuerzo le cayó mal a mamá. Lleva media hora en el baño.I think lunch didn't agree with Mom. She's been in the bathroom for half an hour.
El vino le cayó mal a Paco, así que se fue dormir temprano.The wine didn't agree with Paco, so he went to sleep early.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
El último chiste del comediante no le cayó bien al público.The comedian's last joke didn't go down well with the audience.
Tu comentario no le cayó bien al jefe. Deberías de disculparte.Your comment didn't sit well with the boss. You should apologize.
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