Bajada (en. Descent)

/baˈxaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of going down or descending.
The descent of the path is very steep.
La bajada del sendero es muy empinada.
Lower part of sloping land.
The descent of the hill is an ideal place for a picnic.
La bajada de la colina es un lugar ideal para hacer un picnic.
Movement of a person or thing that moves downward.
The boy made a quick descent down the slide.
El niño hizo una bajada rápida por el tobogán.

Etymology

From the verb 'descend', which comes from the Latin 'descendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

line descent
Clear and direct instruction or message.
bajada de línea
to give a descent
To make a comment that diminishes the importance of something.
dar una bajada

Related Words

to descend
To move from a high place to a lower one.
bajar
fall
The action of falling or losing balance.
caída
slope
Incline or slope of land.
declive

Slang Meanings

Descent in the argument
In the talk, he made a descent of the main argument.
En la charla, hizo una bajada del argumento principal.
Downplaying
In the meeting, he decided to downplay to avoid conflicts.
En la reunión, decidió hacer una bajada de perfil para evitar conflictos.