bajado
/bah-HAH-doh/
gone down
This illustrates something that has 'gone down' in movement or value.
bajado(Past Participle (Verbal form))
gone down
?movement/price
,lowered
?physical action
downloaded
?technology/internet
📝 In Action
Hemos bajado las maletas del coche.
A1We have brought the suitcases down from the car.
El precio de la gasolina ha bajado esta semana.
A2The price of gas has gone down this week.
Ya he bajado el archivo que me enviaste.
A2I have already downloaded the file you sent me.
💡 Grammar Points
Forming Perfect Tenses
Use 'bajado' with a form of the helper verb 'haber' (like 'he,' 'has,' 'ha') to talk about actions completed recently or in the past: 'Hemos bajado' (We have gone down).
It Stays the Same
When 'bajado' is used with 'haber' (e.g., 'he bajado'), it is masculine singular, even if the subject or object is feminine or plural. It always stays 'bajado'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Movement vs. Downloading
Remember 'bajar' is used for physical movement (going down stairs) AND for digital movement (downloading files). Context makes the meaning clear.
This illustrates an object that is 'lowered' in position or height.
📝 In Action
El telón estaba bajado antes de que empezara la obra.
B1The curtain was lowered before the play started.
Se nota que está bajado de ánimo hoy.
B2It's noticeable that he is low-spirited (feeling down) today.
Este es el archivo bajado de la web.
B1This is the file downloaded from the web.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
When used as a describing word (adjective), 'bajado' must match the thing it describes. If you are talking about 'la bandera' (the flag, feminine), you must say 'la bandera bajada'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Verbal and Adjective Use
Mistake: "Using the adjective form when forming a perfect tense: *Han bajados los precios.*"
Correction: The verbal form is always 'bajado' with 'haber': *Han bajado los precios.* The price itself has gone down.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bajado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'bajado' as an adjective (describing a state)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'bajado' and 'bajo'?
'Bajo' is usually a simple adjective meaning 'low' or 'short' (e.g., 'un árbol bajo'). 'Bajado' is the past participle, meaning 'lowered' or 'gone down,' and implies an action has been completed. It's the difference between 'The level is low' ('está bajo') and 'The level has been lowered' ('ha sido bajado').
Does 'bajado' ever change to 'bajada,' 'bajados,' or 'bajadas'?
Yes, but only when it is used as a descriptive adjective (like 'the lowered flag' -> 'la bandera bajada'). When it is used with the helper verb 'haber' to form a perfect tense (like 'he bajado'), it always stays 'bajado'.