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    Baja (en. Low)

    /ˈbaxa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Decrease in quantity or intensity.
    The drop in temperatures surprised us this winter.
    La baja en las temperaturas nos sorprendió este invierno.
    License or permission to be absent from work or activity.
    Due to his illness, he requested a medical leave.
    Debido a su enfermedad, solicitó una baja médica.
    Descent or drop of something.
    The drop in the stock market affected many investors.
    La baja en la bolsa afectó a muchos inversionistas.
    verb
    To decrease or reduce in quantity.
    The price of products has decreased this month.
    El precio de los productos ha bajado este mes.
    To move away from a place or situation.
    I am going to descend from the mountain before it gets dark.
    Voy a bajar de la montaña antes de que oscurezca.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vulgaris', which means 'to lower' or 'to descend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on leave
    To be absent from work or activity for some reason.
    estar de baja
    sick leave
    License granted due to health problems.
    baja por enfermedad
    to cancel
    To cause the removal of something or someone from a record.
    dar de baja

    Related Words

    alta
    Increase or increment in quantity or level.
    alta
    vacant
    Position or place that remains free.
    vacante
    suspension
    Temporary interruption of an activity.
    suspensión

    Slang Meanings

    Low mood.
    Today I am feeling low because I didn’t sleep well.
    Hoy estoy en baja porque no dormí bien.
    Drop in energy level.
    After the party, I felt low from exhaustion.
    Después de la fiesta, quedé en baja por el cansancio.