Baje (en. Lower)

/ˈbaxe/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Indicates the action of descending or going down from a higher place to a lower one.

Lower the window so that air comes in.

Baje la ventana para que entre aire.

It is used to point out the decrease of a volume or quantity.

Please lower the volume of the television.

Baje el volumen de la televisión, por favor.

In some regions, it is used to indicate that someone moves to a lower place.

When you go down to the park, let me know.

Cuando baje al parque, avísame.

Comes from the verb 'bajar', which originates from the Latin 'bajare'.

get down from the cloud

Indicates that someone should stop being idealistic or dreamy.

baje de la nube

lower your finger

Means that someone should stop criticizing or pointing out mistakes.

baje el dedo

lower your guard

Means to stop being in a state of alertness or defense.

bajar la guardia

lower

Verb that means to descend or decrease.

bajar

descent

Action or effect of lowering.

bajada

downturn

Low mood or energy state.

bajón

It is used to refer to someone who behaves in an inferior or belittled manner.

Don't be baje, try to be more positive.

No seas baje, intenta ser más positivo.

It can also be used to describe a drop in morale or happiness.

He had a baje after receiving that news.

Tuvo un baje después de recibir esa noticia.