bajos
“bajos” means “low” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
low, short
Also: quiet, cheap
📝 In Action
Los estantes eran muy bajos y no cabía la caja.
A1The shelves were very low and the box didn't fit.
Los precios de la gasolina están bajos esta semana.
A2Gasoline prices are low this week.
Hablaban en tonos bajos para que nadie los escuchara.
B1They were speaking in quiet tones so no one would hear them.
ground floor, downstairs
Also: lowlands
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Hay un restaurante excelente en los bajos de mi oficina.
A2There is an excellent restaurant on the ground floor of my office.
Vivimos en los bajos, así que no necesitamos ascensor.
A2We live downstairs (on the ground floor), so we don't need an elevator.
bass, bass guitar
Also: low notes
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Sube un poco los bajos; el sonido está muy plano.
B1Turn up the bass a little; the sound is too flat.
Necesitamos dos guitarras y unos bajos para la banda.
B1We need two guitars and some bass guitars for the band.
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Quick Quiz: bajos
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'bajos' is used in the sentence: 'Siempre me duermo con los bajos muy altos'?
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The word 'bajos' comes from the adjective 'bajo,' which developed from the Late Latin word *bassus*, meaning 'thick, short, or low.' This root word is the source of many words related to depth or shortness in modern Romance languages.
First recorded: Medieval period (as *basso* in Latin derivatives)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bajos' always plural?
Yes, as a dictionary entry, 'bajos' is the masculine plural form of the adjective 'bajo' and the plural form of the noun 'bajo.' You would use the singular forms ('bajo' or 'baja') when describing a single item.
What is the difference between 'bajos' and 'planta baja'?
Both mean 'ground floor.' 'Planta baja' is very common and refers specifically to the floor level. 'Los bajos' can refer to the ground floor or simply the lower levels or downstairs area of a structure, often used for commercial spaces.