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    Bajío (en. Shallows)

    /baˈxi.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Area or piece of land that is at a lower level than its surroundings.
    The low area of the region is ideal for agriculture.
    El bajío de la región es ideal para la agricultura.
    Part of a river or stream where the depth is shallow.
    Fishermen gather in the low area to catch fish.
    Los pescadores se reúnen en el bajío para atrapar peces.
    Unevenness in the land that can generate puddles.
    The low areas flood during the rainy season.
    Los bajíos se inundan durante la temporada de lluvias.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'baxío', which comes from Latin 'bajus' meaning 'low'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    low point in life
    Moment or place of difficulty or adversity.
    bajío de la vida
    to be in a low point
    To be in a complicated situation.
    estar en un bajío

    Related Words

    low
    That is at a lower level.
    bajo
    slope
    That has a slope or decline.
    bajante

    Slang Meanings

    Thing or situation that has no value
    That car is a low point, it's worth nothing.
    Ese coche es un bajío, no vale nada.
    A moment of sorrow or sadness
    Today I'm in an emotional low point.
    Hoy estoy en un bajío emocional.