VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
caer bien / mal
to like / dislike (person)
First introduced in Chapter 6 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use caer bien / mal where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see caer bien / mal after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta caer bien / mal en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to like / dislike (person) even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes caer bien / mal en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who like / dislike (person) loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does caer bien / mal mean in Spanish?
to like / dislike (person) (introduced in Chapter 6 in Chapurra).
How do you use caer bien / mal in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is caer bien / mal in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 6. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.