How to Say "descend" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “descend” is “baje” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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formal or gradual movement
Examples
Quiero que él baje por las escaleras, no el ascensor.
I want him to go down the stairs, not the elevator.
¡Baje de esa mesa ahora mismo!
Get down from that table right now! (Formal command)
Formal Command ('Usted')
The form 'baje' is used when you are giving a polite, formal command to one person (Usted), telling them to go down or lower something.
Subjunctive Use
'Baje' is the special verb form (present subjunctive) used after expressions of desire, doubt, emotion, or necessity (e.g., 'Espero que baje...' or 'Necesito que baje...').
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