Bajando (en. Going down)

/baˈxando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of going downward or decreasing in height.
I am going down the stairs.
Estoy bajando las escaleras.
Referring to the decrease of quantity or intensity.
The price is going down more each day.
El precio está bajando cada día más.
Moving to a lower position.
She is lowering her voice so as not to be heard.
Ella está bajando su voz para no ser oída.

Etymology

From the verb 'bajar', which comes from the Latin 'bajare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

going down the street
Moving down the street.
bajando por la calle
lowering the volume
Reducing the intensity of sound.
bajando el volumen
losing weight
Losing body mass.
bajando de peso

Related Words

bajar
To perform the act of descending.
bajar
descender
Moving from a higher place to a lower one.
descender
rebajar
Decreasing a price or quantity.
rebajar

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of relaxation or calmness.
I am winding down after a long day.
Estoy bajando después de un día largo.
To lose energy or spirit.
I am coming down, I think I need a coffee.
Me estoy bajando, creo que necesito un café.