Bajo (en. Low)

/ˈβaxo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has little height or is at a lower level.
The table is low.
La mesa está baja.
That lacks strength or importance.
The volume of the music is very low.
El volumen de la música es muy bajo.
That is in a lower position compared to another person or thing.
He lives on a low floor.
Vive en un piso bajo.

Etymology

From Latin 'bassus', which means 'low' or 'fat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

low-key
To do something in a subtle or unobtrusive manner.
bajo de tono
under pressure
In a state of stress or urgency.
bajo presión
to be down
To go through a difficult or scarce moment.
andar bajo

Related Words

lowland
Ground lower than the surrounding area.
bajura
bassist
Musician who plays the bass in a band.
bajista
bass-related
Related to the low notes of a musical instrument.
bajístico

Slang Meanings

To have little desire or to be disheartened.
I'm feeling low today, I don't want to go out.
Hoy estoy bajo, no quiero salir.
To refer to someone who is not very ambitious.
Don't expect much from him, he's a low one.
No esperes mucho de él, es un bajo.