bájate
BA-ha-te
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Bájate de esa silla ahora mismo!
A1Get down from that chair right now!
Bájate en la próxima parada.
A1Get off at the next stop.
Bájate del coche, ya llegamos.
A1Get out of the car, we're here.
💡 Grammar Points
Why the Accent Mark?
When you attach the 'te' (meaning 'yourself') to the command 'baja' (get down), the word becomes longer. To keep the stress on the 'ba' sound where it belongs, we have to add a written accent mark.
The 'Te' at the End
This word is a command specifically for 'tú' (you). The 'te' at the end shows that the person is performing the action on themselves—literally 'lower yourself'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the Accent
Mistake: "bajate"
Correction: bájate. Without the accent, the rules of Spanish would make you stress the middle syllable (ba-JA-te), which is incorrect for this command.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with Friends
Because 'bájate' is the 'tú' form, only use it with friends, family, or children. For a stranger or a boss, you should use 'bájese'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bájate
Question 1 of 2
If you want a friend to exit a car, you would say:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bájate' polite?
It is friendly and informal. If you want to be formal (like talking to a police officer or an elderly stranger), use 'bájese' instead.
Can I use 'bájate' for files on a computer?
Usually, for downloading files, we use 'descárgate'. However, in some regions, people might say 'bájate la aplicación' (download the app).