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caído

fallen

adjective kah-EE-doh Rare

Also means

drooping

Usage Note

Caído is the past participle of caer (to fall), used as an adjective meaning fallen, drooping, or slumped. Los caídos (the fallen) is a solemn phrase for soldiers killed in war. In fashion, hombros caídos (dropped shoulders) describes a relaxed silhouette.

Examples

"Recogió las hojas caídas del jardín."

Natural Translation

She picked up the fallen leaves from the garden.

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