Height vs. Length

As an adjective, 'bajo' changes to match the person or thing it describes. Use 'baja' for feminine things, 'bajos' for plural masculine, and 'bajas' for plural feminine. (e.g., la mesa baja, los techos bajos, las sillas bajas)

Making it Match

Remember 'bajo' isn't just for height. It's great for describing levels, like 'azúcar bajo' (low sugar) or sound, like 'música baja' (quiet music).

More than just height

Extremely common. One of the first adjectives you'll learn and use daily.

'Bajo' vs. 'Debajo de'

When 'bajo' means 'under', it's a preposition. This means it never changes. It's always just 'bajo', no matter what word comes after it.

Always Stays the Same

You can use 'bajo' for more than just physical locations. It's perfect for abstract ideas like being 'bajo la ley' (under the law) or acting 'bajo mi responsabilidad' (under my responsibility).

Abstract Ideas

Extremely common. Used to talk about location and conditions.

When used this way, 'bajo' describes *how* an action happens. Because it's describing the verb, not a noun, it doesn't change its ending. It's always 'bajo'.

Describes the Action

Notice the difference: 'Ella tiene una voz baja' (She has a low voice) - here 'baja' describes the noun 'voz'. But in 'Ella habla bajo' (She speaks quietly), 'bajo' describes the action 'habla'.

Adjective vs. Adverb

Fairly common, especially in spoken language to modify verbs like 'hablar' or 'volar'.

If you see 'el bajo', it's likely a noun. The context will tell you if it's about music, clothing, or even geography!

Check the Context

Common in specific contexts like music, but less frequent otherwise.

'Bajo' is the present-tense 'yo' (I) form of the verb 'bajar'. You use it to say 'I go down', 'I lower', or 'I download'.

A Form of 'Bajar'

In Spanish, you can often leave out 'yo' (I) because the '-o' ending on 'bajo' already tells you who is doing the action. Saying 'Bajo en la esquina' is perfectly natural.

Drop the 'Yo'

This is a form of 'bajar', one of the most common verbs in Spanish. You'll see and hear it constantly.

Learn the complete meaning of the Spanish word 'bajo'. Understand its uses as an adjective (short, low), preposition (under), noun (bass), and verb (I go down). Includes full 'bajar' conjugation, examples, and usage tips.

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