bajos
/BAH-hos/
low
Depicting something that is low in height.
bajos(Adjective)
low
?height or level
,short
?referring to men/boys, or inanimate objects
quiet
?sound or voice
,cheap
?prices (less common than 'baratos')
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
Since 'bajos' ends in '-os,' it only describes masculine, plural nouns (like 'precios' or 'niveles'). If you were describing feminine, plural things (like 'casas'), you would use 'bajas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Height and Length
Mistake: "Usar 'bajos' para describir la longitud de una cuerda."
Correction: Use 'cortos' (short/brief) for horizontal length or time, and 'bajos' for vertical height or level.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing People
When describing a group of people who are short, 'bajos' is the correct term. If you are describing a short piece of clothing or hair, you might use 'cortos' instead.
Illustrating the ground floor of a building.
bajos(Noun)
ground floor
?of a building
,downstairs
?the lower level
lowlands
?geography (less common)
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Using the definite article
When referring to the ground floor, you almost always use the definite article 'los': 'en los bajos' (on the ground floor).
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Differences
While 'bajos' is understood, 'planta baja' is often the most common way to say 'ground floor' in many Latin American countries.
Visualizing the low sound frequency of bass music.
bajos(Noun)
bass
?low sound frequencies
,bass guitar
?musical instrument (short for 'guitarras bajos')
low notes
?music
📝 In Action
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.
💡 Grammar Points
Musical Instruments
When referring to the instrument, 'bajo' (singular) is common for 'bass guitar' or 'bass instrument.' 'Bajos' (plural) refers to multiple instruments or the sound frequencies.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 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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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.