Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

queda

noun
/ˈkɛ.dɐ/
Definition
The act of falling or declining.
Examples
  • A queda da temperatura causou uma onda de frio.
  • A queda do governo foi inesperada.
  • Ele sofreu uma queda enquanto jogava futebol.
Meaning
Queda is a Portuguese word meaning ‘fall.’ It refers to the action of something dropping down, either physically or metaphorically, such as a decrease in quantity or quality.
Synonyms
  • descida
  • cair
  • colapso