Bajé (en. I went down)

/baˈxe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To descend from one place to another, generally from a higher to a lower elevation.
She went down the stairs carefully.
Ella bajé las escaleras con cuidado.
To move downward from an elevated position.
I rolled down the car window to breathe fresh air.
Bajé la ventanilla del coche para respirar aire fresco.
To reduce the level or amount of something.
You need to lower the volume of the television.
Tienes que bajé el volumen de la televisión.

Etymology

From Latin 'bassare', which means 'to make low'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let down one's guard
To relax, lose vigilance.
bajar la guardia
lower the curtain
To end a show.
bajar el telón
lose weight
To lose body weight.
bajar de peso

Related Words

lower
Verb meaning to descend or move downward.
bajar
bassist
Musician who plays the bass.
bajista
low point
Descent or reduction, especially in mood.
bajón

Slang Meanings

To lose control or attitude
At the party, he let loose and started dancing non-stop.
En la fiesta, se bajé y empezó a bailar sin parar.
To abandon a situation
If things get tough, I’d better back out.
Si las cosas se ponen difíciles, mejor me bajé.
To detach oneself from something
I decided to shake off the sadness and move on.
Decidí bajé la tristeza y seguir adelante.