baje
“baje” means “go down” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
go down, descend
Also: come down
📝 In Action
Quiero que él baje por las escaleras, no el ascensor.
A2I want him to go down the stairs, not the elevator.
¡Baje de esa mesa ahora mismo!
A1Get down from that table right now! (Formal command)
lower, reduce
Also: turn down
📝 In Action
El doctor sugirió que baje su nivel de estrés.
B2The doctor suggested that he/she lower their stress level. (Subjunctive)
Por favor, baje la música, es muy tarde.
B1Please, lower the music, it is very late. (Formal command)
download
📝 In Action
El sistema requiere que baje la última actualización.
B2The system requires that you download the latest update. (Subjunctive)
Baje este documento antes de la reunión.
B1Download this document before the meeting. (Formal command)
get off, get out
📝 In Action
Espero que baje del coche sin problemas.
B1I hope that he/she gets out of the car without problems. (Subjunctive)
Baje en la próxima parada y camine dos cuadras.
A2Get off at the next stop and walk two blocks. (Formal command)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: baje
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'baje' as a formal command?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Bajar' comes from the Late Latin word 'bassiare,' which means 'to lower.' This itself is derived from 'bassus,' meaning 'low' or 'short,' which is the root of the Spanish adjective 'bajo.' The idea of moving from high to low has been central to the word for centuries.
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'baje' and 'baja'?
'Baja' is the simple present tense ('he/she/it goes down' or 'you [tú] go down'). 'Baje' is the special form used for formal commands ('Go down! [Usted]') or when expressing wishes, doubts, or necessities (the subjunctive mood).
Why is 'baje' used for both 'I' and 'he/she/you formal'?
In Spanish, the present subjunctive form for 'yo' (I) and 'él/ella/usted' (he/she/you formal) are often the same. So 'yo baje' means 'that I go down,' and 'usted baje' means 'that you go down' or the command 'Go down!'