How to Say "sick leave" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sick leave” is “bajas” — B2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El informe confirmó que hubo muchas bajas después del terremoto.
The report confirmed there were many casualties after the earthquake.
Tenemos que reducir las bajas escolares este año.
We have to reduce the school dropouts this year.
La empresa tiene un alto índice de bajas laborales por estrés.
The company has a high rate of sick leave due to stress.
Always Plural and Feminine
When used to mean 'casualties' or 'losses,' this word is always plural and feminine, so you must use 'las bajas' or 'muchas bajas'.
Confusing 'Baja' and 'Bajas'
Mistake: “Using 'una baja' when referring to multiple losses.”
Correction: Use 'bajas' (plural) for multiple casualties. 'Una baja' (singular) usually means a single discharge or cancellation.
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