Translation of Spanish word "bajo" to English
bajo
/ˈba.xo/
Meaning
PrepositionBeneath; below; at or to the bottom of, or the area covered or surmounted by.
How to use
Bajo ('under / low') can be a preposition ('under') or an adjective ('low / short'). Bajo la mesa — Under the table. Un hombre bajo — A short man.
🇬🇧 English
under
Example
El perro está bajo la cama.
The dog is under the bed.
Estamos bajo la lluvia.
We are in the rain.
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Common phrases
- bajo control— under control
- bajo presión— under pressure
- bajo cero— below zero
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What does the Spanish word "bajo" mean?▼
The Spanish word "bajo" means "under" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "El perro está bajo la cama." (which translates as "The dog is under the bed.").
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