What does debajo in Spanish mean?

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

The word debajo in Spanish means underneath, below, under, underneath, never shut up, below, lower, under the table, keep under your heel. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word debajo

underneath, below

adverbio (en la parte inferior)

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

Sobre la mesa hay una computadora, y debajo están los cables.

There's a computer on the table and cables underneath.

under, underneath

locución preposicional (en la parte inferior de)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Mi perro se esconde debajo del sofá cuando tiene miedo.

My dog hides under the couch when he is scared.

never shut up

expresión (hablar demasiado)

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

below, lower

locución preposicional (denota inferioridad)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

El nivel de los alumnos está por debajo de lo que había imaginado.

The level of the students was below (or: lower) than what was imagined.

under the table

locución adverbial (AR, coloquial (pago: soborno)

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

Por debajo de la mesa se engrasan las ruedas de la burocracia.

keep under your heel

locución verbal (dominar a alguien)

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

El tirano trajo al pueblo debajo del zapato.

The tyrant kept the people under his heel.

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