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    Bajas (en. Declines)

    /ˈbaxas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lack of some resource or person.
    The casualties in the army were significant.
    Las bajas en el ejército fueron significativas.
    Decrease in the number of people or things.
    The report indicated an increase in work absences.
    El informe indicó un aumento de bajas laborales.
    Referring to health, it means illness or temporary incapacity.
    She is on sick leave.
    Ella está de bajas por enfermedad.
    verb
    Referring to the action of causing something to decrease.
    The level of pollution in the city decreased.
    Bajó el nivel de contaminación en la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'bajar', which means to descend or reduce.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    work absences
    Absences at work due to illness or incapacity.
    bajas laborales
    sick leave
    Days not worked due to health problems.
    bajas por enfermedad
    to have absences
    To experience a reduction in quantity or number.
    tener bajas

    Related Words

    to lower
    To make something descend.
    bajar
    to get off
    To descend from a place, especially from a vehicle.
    bajarse
    low
    Having low height or position.
    bajo

    Slang Meanings

    Used in the context of a match or fight to refer to a player or fighter who has been defeated.
    That team has many absences after the last game.
    Ese equipo tiene muchas bajas después del último juego.
    When talking about someone who feels emotionally unwell or defeated.
    Since the relationship ended, he/she has been feeling down.
    Desde que terminó la relación, está en bajas.