foodintermediatemexico
Me cae mal
/meh KAH-eh mahl/
I can't stand it
Literal translation
It falls bad to me
When to use it
Used when someone dislikes a food or drink intensely. Common in Mexico and Argentina.
In conversation
—¿Te gusta el cilantro? —No, me cae mal.
“—Do you like cilantro? —No, I can't stand it.”