bajo
adjectiveCEFR A1High frequency
What does “bajo” mean in English?
short, low
Example sentences
Mi hermana es baja.
My sister is short.
Habla en voz baja.
He speaks in a low voice.
Bajo el árbol hay sombra.
Under the tree there's shade.
How to use it
Bajo means 'short' (people, low height) or 'low' (volume, prices, places). Agrees: bajo/-a/-os/-as. Also a preposition: 'bajo el sol' = under the sun.
Common mistake
Bajo is the opposite of alto: short, low. As preposition 'bajo' = 'under'. Don't say 'corto' for short people — 'corto' means short in length (like a short text or rope).