bajar
to go down, to lower, to download
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/baˈxaɾ/
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Cultural Note
Bajar is the opposite of 'subir.' In modern tech Spanish, 'bajar' or 'descargar' means to download. 'Bajar la guardia' means to lower one's guard. In public transport, '¿Baja usted?' (Are you getting off?) is asked to navigate crowded buses.
📝 Example Sentences
Baja el volumen de la música, por favor.
Turn down the volume of the music, please.
Bajamos del tren en la próxima estación.
We're getting off the train at the next station.