venirse al suelo
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venirse al suelo(
beh
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neer
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seh
ahl
sweh
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loh
)A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
1. (to subside)
a. to collapse
La casa se vino al suelo porque la habían construido en arena, y cedieron los cimientos.The house collapsed because it had been built on sand, and the foundations gave way.
b. to fall down
La grúa se vino al suelo a causa de los fuertes vientos.The crane fell down due to the strong winds.
2. (figurative) (to be ruined)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to collapse (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Ese fue el año en que estalló la burbuja inmobiliaria y la economía se vino al suelo.That was the year when the real-estate bubble burst and the economy collapsed.
b. to come to nothing (dreams or plans)
Nuestros sueños se vinieron al suelo cuando el gobierno nos denegó los fondos para el proyecto.Our dreams came to nothing when the government refused to fund our project.
3. (figurative) (to have a breakdown)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to go to pieces
María era una persona con mucha vitalidad, pero cuando perdió el trabajo se vino al suelo.Maria used to be a very energetic person, but she went to pieces when she lost her job.
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