Mixing up 'baja' and 'corta'

'Baja' is the feminine form of the adjective 'bajo'. You must use 'baja' to describe feminine things, like 'la mesa' (the table) or 'la silla' (the chair). For masculine things, you use 'bajo', like 'el precio bajo' (the low price).

Matching the Noun

Think of 'baja' as meaning 'low' in many senses, not just height. It can refer to low quality ('calidad baja'), low temperature ('temperatura baja'), or even a low mood ('moral baja').

Beyond Height

Extremely common. This is a fundamental descriptive word.

The phrase 'dar de baja' is super useful. You use it when you cancel a subscription (like Netflix or a gym membership) or deactivate an account. The opposite is 'dar de alta'.

To Cancel Something

Very common, especially in news, business, and weather contexts.

The most common way you'll hear this is in the phrase 'estar de baja', which means 'to be on leave' from work, almost always for medical reasons. It's the standard way to say someone is on sick leave.

Key Phrase: 'Estar de baja'

Common in workplace and medical contexts.

The word 'baja' can be a statement about someone: 'Ella baja' (She goes down). Or, it can be a command you give to a friend: '¡Baja el volumen!' (Turn down the volume!). Context tells you which one it is.

Two Jobs in One

Extremely common, as it's a core conjugation of the verb 'bajar'.

Learn the complete meaning of 'baja' in Spanish. Understand its uses as a noun (drop, leave, casualty), an adjective (low, short), and a verb form of 'bajar'. Includes examples, conjugations, and usage tips.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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future

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preterite

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affirmative

subjunctive

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