bajando
/bah-HAHN-doh/
going down
Use bajando when someone is physically 'going down' or descending a path.
bajando(Verb (Gerund/Present Participle))
going down
?descending a physical path
,coming down
?moving toward the speaker's location
getting off
?leaving a vehicle (bus, train, etc.)
📝 In Action
Estamos bajando la montaña ahora mismo.
A1We are going down the mountain right now.
Ella estaba bajando del autobús cuando la llamé.
A2She was getting off the bus when I called her.
💡 Grammar Points
Continuous Action
We use 'bajando' with the verb 'estar' (e.g., 'estoy bajando') to show that the action is happening right now or was happening at a specific moment.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Ser' instead of 'Estar'
Mistake: "Soy bajando (I am going down)"
Correction: Estoy bajando. The 'estar' verb is always used to form continuous actions like this.
⭐ Usage Tips
Movement Focus
This gerund emphasizes the process of movement. If you want to say you already arrived at the bottom, use the past tense of the main verb: 'Ya bajé' (I already went down).
Bajando means 'lowering' something, such as decreasing height, volume, or intensity.
bajando(Verb (Gerund/Present Participle))
lowering
?decreasing height, volume, or intensity
,reducing
?making prices or quantities smaller
turning down
?volume or heat
📝 In Action
¿Puedes bajar el volumen? ¡Está muy alto!
A2Can you turn down the volume? It's very loud!
La tienda está bajando los precios para la venta de verano.
B1The store is reducing the prices for the summer sale.
💡 Grammar Points
Direct Action on Objects
In this sense, 'bajando' usually needs a direct object (the thing being lowered), such as 'el volumen' or 'los precios'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use for Reduction
Think of 'bajar' here as the opposite of 'subir' (to raise/increase). It works for anything that can be measured or physically moved down.
When you are 'downloading' files from the internet, you are bajando them.
bajando(Verb (Gerund/Present Participle))
downloading
?transferring digital files
pulling down
?getting data from a server
📝 In Action
Mi computadora lleva una hora bajando el archivo.
B1My computer has been downloading the file for an hour.
Están bajando la última versión del sistema operativo.
B1They are downloading the latest version of the operating system.
💡 Grammar Points
Continuous Download
The phrase 'estar bajando' is perfect for describing a download in progress, emphasizing that the action has not yet finished.
⭐ Usage Tips
Digital 'Down'
This meaning is directly parallel to the English 'download.' Think of the data moving 'down' from the cloud or server to your device.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bajando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'bajando' in the sense of reducing volume?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'bajando' means 'downloading' or 'going down'?
Context is key! If you are talking about technology, files, or the internet, it almost certainly means 'downloading.' If you are talking about stairs, mountains, or vehicles, it means 'going down.'
Is 'bajando' used alone, or does it always need 'estar'?
'Bajando' is the gerund form, so it usually pairs with the verb 'estar' to form continuous tenses (like 'is doing'). However, it can also act as an adverb, describing how an action is done: 'Llegó corriendo y bajando' (He arrived running and descending).