How is the phrase caí en la cuenta translated from Spanish to English

De pronto entendí algo.

I suddenly understood something.

phrase
English translation
dawned on me

Examples with “caí en la cuenta”

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  • Caí en la cuenta de que estaba bromeando. It dawned on me that he was joking.

  • A mitad de camino caí en la cuenta de que había dejado las llaves dentro. Halfway home it dawned on me that I had left the keys inside.

  • Entonces caí en la cuenta del verdadero motivo. Then the real reason dawned on me.

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FAQ about “caí en la cuenta”

How is “caí en la cuenta” translated from Spanish?
“caí en la cuenta” translates into English as “dawned on me”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “caí en la cuenta” mean?
Meaning of “caí en la cuenta”: De pronto entendí algo. In English — “dawned on me”.
What part of speech is “caí en la cuenta”?
“caí en la cuenta” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “caí en la cuenta”?
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