What does bajo in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word bajo in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use bajo in Spanish.

The word bajo in Spanish means poor, small, low, bass, ground floor, bass guitar, beneath, under, below, quietly, softly, low, low, low, hem, bottom, under, under, from, under, go down, drop, fall, get off, go down, go out, come down, take down, lower, reduce, close, go down, bend down, get off, download, turn down, cheap, low-cost, be down in the dumps, ace up the sleeve, threatened, under threat, under subpoena, under the auspices of, under the sponsorship of, below zero, under control, low cost, under cover, secretly, under custody, demoralized, on order, discounted, at a discount, being blackmailed, through blackmail, under the pressing need, under the imperative, under one roof, below sea level, under the assumption of, on the assumption that, below the threshold, under the yoke, under those circumstances, according to that parameter, according to this concept, under these conditions, from this perspective, attested, on bail, under the influence of, under the influence of, under oath, under legal oath, as, disguised as, under the condition of, under the influence of, under the law, under the system, under the order, underneath 's skin, under the skin, by the pen of, penned by, in the writings of, under the premise, pursuant with, by power of, Low Latin, under lock and key, under the influence of alcohol, under my sole responsibility, under my leadership, on my word, in my view, under my responsibility, underworld, in no way whatsoever, under observation, by petition, on request, under pressure, under duress, low relief, at your own risk, sheltered, under cover, from a feminist point of view, from a feminist perspective, bass-baritone, bas-relief, shantytown, energy-efficient light bulb, energy-saving light bulb, sink very low, sing in the shower, low cholesterol, low level of cholesterol, upon request, upon request, upon ordering, on demand, on application, sworn declaration, sworn testimony, low blow, [number] degrees below zero, interrogation under torture, release on bail, parole, not want for anything, conditional obligation depending on a condition subsequent, conditional obligation depending on a condition precedent, under your breath, secretly, discreetly, at least, depressed nasal bridge, low nasal bridge, low ceiling, have an ace up your sleeve, live under the same roof, slack off. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word bajo

poor

adjetivo (inferior a lo adecuado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La dislexia puede ser la causa del bajo rendimiento escolar de algunos niños.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I thought Johnny Depp's performance was rather poor.

small

adjetivo (de menor estatura)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Juan es un hombre bajo.
John's a small man.

low

(poca cantidad, intensidad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Sólo tomo té verde bajo en calorías porque estoy a dieta.
I only drink low-calorie green tea because I'm on a diet.

bass

nombre masculino (cantante con voz grave)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El bajo cantó un dúo con la soprano.
The bass sang a duet with the soprano.

ground floor

nombre masculino (planta inferior de un edificio) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La oficina está en el bajo de su casa.
The office is on the ground floor of his house.

bass guitar

nombre masculino (instrumento de cuerda)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Paul McCartney tocaba el bajo.
Paul McCartney was playing the bass guitar.

beneath, under

preposición (debajo de)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
El niño se escondió bajo la falda de su madre.
The child hid beneath (or: under) his mother's skirt.

below

preposición (indica posición inferior)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
El agua está a seis grados bajo cero.
The water's at six degrees below zero.

quietly, softly

adverbio (poco volumen)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Habla bajo que el niño está dormido.
Speak quietly; the baby's sleeping.

low

adjetivo (zapato con poco tacón)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ana siempre usa zapato bajo.
Anna always wears low heels.

low

adjetivo (de poco valor)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Captamos la atención del mercado meta gracias al bajo precio de nuestro producto.
We captured the target market's attention thanks to the low price of our product.

low

adjetivo (inmoral, despreciable, indigno)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Robar a tus padres es lo más bajo que podrías hacer.
Stealing from your parents is the lowest thing you can do.

hem, bottom

nombre masculino (dobladillo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El vestido tiene el bajo descosido.
The hem of the dress is coming unstitched.

under

preposición (indica ocultación)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Juan publica sus obras bajo seudónimo.
John publishes his work under a pseudonym.

under

preposición (indica localización)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
El artículo está archivado bajo la etiqueta de "personal".
The article's filed under 'personal'.

from

preposición (desde cierto enfoque)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
El maltrato animal es un crimen bajo cualquier punto de vista.
Cruelty to animals is a crime from any perspective.

under

preposición (subordinación, sometimiento)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Bajo el mando del general lograremos vencer al enemigo.
Under the general's command we shall succeed in overcoming the enemy.

go down

verbo intransitivo (ir hacia abajo)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
El agua baja por aquella canaleta. No funciona el ascensor y hay que bajar por la escalera.
The lift's not working; you'll have to go down the stairs.

drop, fall

verbo intransitivo (cantidad: hacerse menor) (prices)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Los precios bajan en agosto.
Prices fall in August.

get off

verbo intransitivo (salir de un vehículo) (train, bus, bike)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Cuando abran la puerta del avión, agarra tu maleta y baja de prisa. Los pasajeros bajaron del tren.
The passengers got off the train.

go down, go out, come down

verbo intransitivo (ir a un piso más bajo)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Teresa me llamó y me dijo que bajara para darme una cosa.
Teresa called and asked me to come down so she could give me something.

take down

verbo transitivo (poner algo más bajo) (things, objects)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
Baja los libros del estante.
Take those books down off the shelf.

lower, reduce

verbo transitivo (cantidad: reducir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
En algunas tiendas bajan los precios hasta un 70 %.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Some retailers have slashed their prices by 80% to clear stocks.

close

verbo transitivo (persiana, cortina: cerrar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Baja la persiana que da mucho el sol.
Please close the blinds; the sun is very bright.

go down

verbo transitivo (recorrer hacia abajo)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Los niños bajaron las escaleras para saludar al tío Mario.
The kids went down the stairs to greet to Uncle Mario.

bend down

verbo pronominal (agacharse)

Juan se bajó para acariciar al perro.
John bent down to stroke the dog.

get off

verbo pronominal (salir de un vehículo) (train, bus, bike)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
Cuando el autobús se detuvo, todos nos bajamos y caminamos hasta la salida de la terminal.
When the bus stopped, we all got off and walked to the terminal exit.

download

verbo transitivo (archivos: descargar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Juan ha bajado una película muy buena.
John's downloaded a really good film.

turn down

verbo transitivo (volumen, sonido: reducir) (informal)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")
Por favor, baja la tele que está muy alta.
Please turn down the volume on the TV; it's very loud.

cheap, low-cost

locución adjetiva (a buen precio)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
En marzo es posible conseguir billetes de avión a bajo coste.
In March you can find low-cost airfares.

be down in the dumps

locución verbal (coloquial (estar decaído)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

ace up the sleeve

locución nominal masculina (recurso oculto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El jefe siempre tiene un as en la manga para salvar a la empresa.
The boss always has an ace up his sleeve to save the company.

threatened, under threat

locución adverbial (actuar contra voluntad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Los testigos estaban bajo amenaza cuando hicieron esa llamada.
The witnesses were under threat (or: threatened) when they made that call.

under subpoena

locución adjetiva (derecho: proceso legal) (law)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El imputado estaba bajo apercibimiento.
The accused was under subpoena.

under the auspices of, under the sponsorship of

locución adjetiva (patrocinado por)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La campaña se financió bajo auspicio de una empresa petrolera.

below zero

locución adverbial (temperatura baja) (Celsius)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Hoy estamos a ocho grados bajo cero y pronostican que mañana hará más frío.
Today we are at eight degrees below freezing and the forecast for tomorrow is even colder.

under control

locución adjetiva (en orden, sin problema)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Todo está bajo control, no te preocupes.
Everything is under control, don't worry.

low cost

locución nominal masculina (precio reducido)

El bajo costo de las mercancías causó grandes aglomeraciones a la entrada de la tienda.
The low cost of the goods drew large crowds to the shop entrance.

under cover

locución adjetiva (arquitectura: con techo)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
La galería está bajo cubierta.
The gallery is under cover.

secretly

locución adverbial (a escondidas)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

under custody

locución adjetiva (protegido, vigilado por)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La vivienda está bajo custodia hasta que termine el juicio.
The house is under custody until the trial is over.

demoralized

locución adjetiva (desalentado, triste)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Daniel está un poco bajo de moral, no lo molestes hoy.
Daniel is a little demoralized, so don't bother him today.

on order

locución adjetiva (pedido, solicitado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El informe está bajo demanda, hay que esperar la respuesta.
The report is on order, we must wait for the response.

discounted, at a discount

locución adjetiva (con precio reducido)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
En esa tienda tienen productos bajo descuento.

being blackmailed, through blackmail

locución adverbial (contra la voluntad)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
María actuó bajo chantaje, nunca lo hubiera hecho de otro modo.

under the pressing need, under the imperative

locución adverbial (por mandato, necesidad)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Me encuentro bajo el imperativo de conseguir trabajo.

under one roof

locución preposicional (en la misma casa)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Aquí duermen 10 personas bajo el mismo techo.

below sea level

locución adverbial (más bajo que el mar)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
La ciudad se encuentra bajo el nivel mar.
The city is below sea level.

under the assumption of

locución preposicional (suponiendo, en caso de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Las ventas se mantendrán invariables bajo el supuesto de un mercado estable.
Sales will remain unchanged under the assumption of a stable market.

on the assumption that

locución conjuntiva (suponiendo que, condicional)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Bajo el supuesto de que viniera en 10 minutos, tampoco nos daría tiempo.

below the threshold

locución adverbial (pasado el límite) (not significant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El recuento de toxinas dio bajo el umbral de lo normal.
The toxin count was below the normal threshold.

under the yoke

(dominado por algo)

under those circumstances

locución adverbial (al considerar algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
No sé qué hubiera hecho bajo esas circunstancias.

according to that parameter

locución adverbial (considerar dato, factor)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Bajo ese parámetro yo también hubiera actuado de ese modo.

according to this concept

locución adverbial (desde cierto factor)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Bajo esta concepción, la otra opción también es válida.

under these conditions

locución adverbial (dar razón, justificar)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
No puedo trabajar bajo estas condiciones.
I can't work under these conditions.

from this perspective

locución adverbial (desde punto de vista)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Las cosas resultan diferentes vistas bajo este prisma.

attested

(autorizado, legalizado) (by notary public)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

on bail

(con condición)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

under the influence of

locución adverbial (influido por algo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
No puedes conducir bajo influencia de estos fármacos.

under the influence of

locución adverbial (influido por alguien)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Actuó bajo influencia del hermano mayor, no es responsable.

under oath

locución adverbial (decir, testificar algo)

No puedes mentir, estás bajo juramento.
You cannot lie. You are under oath.

under legal oath

locución adverbial (decir, testificar algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Testificaron bajo juramento legal.
They testified under legal oath.

as, disguised as

locución adverbial (disfrazado)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Se infiltró bajo la apariencia de un vendedor de diarios.
He went undercover as a newspaper seller.

under the condition of

locución preposicional (con condición de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

under the influence of

locución preposicional (influido por)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Conducir bajo la influencia de las drogas es extremadamente peligroso.

under the law

locución adverbial (en cumplimiento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El accionar de la empresa se encuentra bajo la ley.

under the system

locución adverbial (de cierto modo)

Martín estudia bajo la modalidad virtual.
Martin studies under the virtual system.

under the order

locución adverbial (por mandato)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Allanaron la casa bajo la orden del juez.

underneath 's skin

expresión (figurado (internamente) (figurative)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Puedo sentir su mirada bajo la piel, clavada en mí.

under the skin

locución preposicional (debajo de la piel)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Lo que pica es la saliva que deja el mosquito bajo la piel.

by the pen of, penned by, in the writings of

locución adverbial (escrito por)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Las novelas escritas bajo la pluma de ese autor son fantásticas.

under the premise

locución adverbial (suponiendo algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Invertimos bajo la premisa de recuperar el dinero.

pursuant with, by power of

(derecho: de una ley)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Low Latin

nombre masculino (medieval) (Medieval dialect)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El bajo latín era patrimonio de las minorías cultas de la Edad Media.

under lock and key

locución adverbial (guardado con seguro)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Guardo mis ahorros bajo llave.
I keep my savings under lock and key.

under the influence of alcohol

locución adverbial (formal (en estado de ebriedad)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Lo multaron por conducir bajo los efectos del alcohol.
They fined him for driving under the influence of alcohol.

under my sole responsibility

locución preposicional (único responsable)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El niño está bajo mi exclusiva responsabilidad.
The child is under my sole responsibility.

under my leadership

(subordinado a mi) (subordinate)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

on my word

locución adverbial (dar fe de algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Prometo cumplir esta promesa bajo mi palabra.
I swear I will keep this promise, on my word.

in my view

locución adverbial (en mi opinión)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Bajo mi punto de vista, no debemos aceptar la oferta.
In my view, we shouldn't accept the offer.

under my responsibility

locución adverbial (a cargo personal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La tienda está bajo mi responsabilidad, no te preocupes.
The shop is under my responsibility. Don't worry.

underworld

locución nominal masculina (figurado (criminal, ilegal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El policía se adentró en el bajo mundo buscando a los ladrones.
The police went into the underworld to search for the thieves.

in no way whatsoever

locución adverbial (de ninguna manera)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
No permitiré este tratamiento bajo ningún concepto.
I will in no way whatsoever allow this treatment to take place.

under observation

locución adverbial (vigilado, supervisado)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Lo dejaron bajo observación durante la noche.
He was kept under observation overnight.

by petition, on request

locución adjetiva (que requiere pedido)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El informe sólo puede enviarse bajo solicitud de un juez.

under pressure

locución adverbial (bajo estrés)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Para este cargo, necesitamos a una persona que se desenvuelva bien bajo presión.
We need a person who can work under pressure for this task.

under duress

locución adverbial (bajo coacción)

Este contrato no es válido porque una de las partes lo firmó bajo presión.
This contract is not valid as one of the parties signed under duress.

low relief

nombre masculino (escultura)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Me encantan los bajo relieves mesopotámicos.
I love the Mesopotamian low reliefs.

at your own risk

expresión (para dar advertencia)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Usted haga lo que quiera, pero bajo su cuenta y riesgo.
Do what you want at your own risk.

sheltered, under cover

locución adverbial (bajo cubierta)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Las bicicletas se encuentran bajo techo.
The bicycles are under cover (or: sheltered).

from a feminist point of view, from a feminist perspective

(perspectiva feminista)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

bass-baritone

locución nominal masculina (música: voz)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

bas-relief

nombre masculino (relieve que sobresale)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

shantytown

locución nominal masculina (zona humilde)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

energy-efficient light bulb, energy-saving light bulb

(luz fluorescente)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Cambiamos todas las bombillas incandescentes por bombillas de bajo consumo.
We changed all the incandescent light bulbs for energy-efficient ones.

sink very low

locución verbal (persona: rebajarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Brenda cayó muy bajo al suplicar que le devolvieran su trabajo.
Brenda sank very low by begging for her job back.

sing in the shower

locución verbal (cantar al ducharse)

Se puso a cantar bajo la ducha éxitos de los 60.

low cholesterol, low level of cholesterol

(nivel bajo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Gracias a una dieta sana, Marina consigue mantener su colesterol bajo.

upon request

locución adjetiva (por solicitud)

upon request, upon ordering, on demand, on application

locución adverbial (por solicitud)

sworn declaration, sworn testimony

(declaración formal)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

low blow

locución nominal masculina (mala pasada, jugarreta)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Lo que Juan dijo fue un golpe bajo para su familia.
What Juan said was a low blow to his family.

[number] degrees below zero

(temperatura)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Suspendieron las clases porque estamos a 15 grados bajo cero.

interrogation under torture

(der: sometido a tormento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

release on bail

locución nominal femenina (der: excarcelación)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

parole

locución nominal femenina (caución juratoria)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Por su buena conducta lo dejaron en libertad bajo palabra.

not want for anything

locución verbal (figurado (traer recursos al nacer)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Mi abuela dice que los niños nacen con un pan bajo el brazo y que no hay que preocuparse mucho por el dinero antes de tenerlos.
My grandmother says that children do not want for anything and that there's no need to worry about money before having them.

conditional obligation depending on a condition subsequent

(derecho: condicional, resolución)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

conditional obligation depending on a condition precedent

(derecho: condición, suspensión)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

under your breath

locución adverbial (en voz queda)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
El organizador me susurró por lo bajo el nombre del conferenciante.
The organiser whispered the speaker's name to me under his breath.

secretly, discreetly

locución adverbial (disimuladamente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Los empleados criticaban por lo bajo al jefe.
The employees secretly criticized the boss.

at least

locución adverbial (cuando menos)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Por lo bajo asistirán cien médicos al simposio.
At least one hundred doctors will attend the symposium.

depressed nasal bridge, low nasal bridge

locución nominal masculina (nariz: aplanamiento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Tiene un aplanamiento en el rostro, con un puente nasal bajo.

low ceiling

(diseño, construcción)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

have an ace up your sleeve

expresión (coloquial (guardar una baza)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tengo un as en la manga por si se tuerce la situación.
I have an ace up my sleeve in case the situation goes wrong.

live under the same roof

locución verbal (compartir vivienda)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Estaremos viviendo un mes bajo el mismo techo; a ver si aguantamos.
We'll be living under the same roof for a month; let's see if we can take it.

slack off

locución verbal (CL, coloquial (estar distraído)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")

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