bajen
/BAH-hen/
go down
"Bajen" means to "go down" or descend.
bajen(Verb (Conjugation))
go down
?descend
,come down
?descend towards the speaker
,get off
?leaving transport like a bus or train
step down
?from a high place
📝 In Action
Espero que los pasajeros bajen del autobús rápidamente.
B1I hope the passengers get off the bus quickly. (Subjunctive use for hope)
¡Bajen de la mesa ahora mismo! (Ustedes, formal command)
A2Get down from the table right now! (You all, formal command)
El guardia ordenó que ellos bajen las escaleras.
B2The guard ordered them to go down the stairs. (Subjunctive use after a command)
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Plural Command
The form 'bajen' is the standard way to give a direct, formal command to a group of people ('ustedes').
Subjunctive Use
'Bajen' is also used when expressing wishes, desires, or doubt about a group of people ('ellos', 'ellas', or 'ustedes') going down. For example: 'Quiero que bajen' (I want them/you all to go down).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Command Forms
Mistake: "Using 'bajan' (indicative) instead of 'bajen' (command/subjunctive) for a request."
Correction: Always use 'bajen' when telling 'ustedes' or 'ellos/ellas' what to do, or when expressing uncertainty/desire about their action.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is Key
If you are on a high floor, 'bajen' means 'come down.' If you are on the ground floor, it means 'go down' (to the basement or outside).
Use "bajen" when you want to instruct someone to "lower" something, like a price or an object's position.
bajen(Verb (Conjugation))
lower
?reduce the level or price
,turn down
?volume or intensity
reduce
?quantity
📝 In Action
Es urgente que bajen los precios de la gasolina.
B1It is urgent that they lower the gas prices. (Subjunctive use after 'es urgente que')
¡Bajen la voz! Estamos en una biblioteca. (Ustedes, formal command)
B1Lower your voices! We are in a library.
El director exige que bajen el volumen del equipo.
B2The director demands that they turn down the volume of the equipment.
💡 Grammar Points
Action on an Object
In this sense, 'bajen' means the subject (you all/they) is performing the action of lowering something else (the object), like prices or lights.
⭐ Usage Tips
Volume Control
When talking about sound, use 'bajar el volumen' (to turn down the volume).
In modern contexts, "bajen" can mean to "download" digital content.
📝 In Action
Necesito que ellos bajen el archivo antes de la reunión.
B2I need them to download the file before the meeting. (Subjunctive use after 'necesito que')
Por favor, bajen la aplicación y regístrense. (Ustedes, formal command)
B2Please, download the application and register.
💡 Grammar Points
Technology Usage
In many Spanish-speaking regions, 'bajar' is the casual, everyday verb used for 'to download,' even though 'descargar' exists.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bajen
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'bajen' as a formal command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bajen' a command or a statement?
'Bajen' can be both! It is the formal plural command ('ustedes') meaning 'Go down!' or 'Lower it!' It is also the verb form used in statements expressing wishes, doubts, or requests about what 'they' or 'you all' should do (the present subjunctive).
How do I know if 'bajen' means 'download' or 'go down'?
Context is everything. If the sentence mentions files, apps, or music, it means 'download.' If it mentions stairs, buses, or prices, it means 'go down' or 'lower/reduce.'