/ˈbaxo/

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Translation

low, short; under

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Word origin

From Late Latin bassus ('low, short'). The same word gives English 'base', 'bass' and 'abase'.

Origin
Latin
Root
bassus
English cognates
base, bass, abase

Grammar

Femininebaja
Masc pluralbajos
Fem pluralbajas

Examples

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The price of oil is very low this month.

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Speak quietly so as not to wake the baby.

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Under no circumstances should you leave the job.

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My brother is shorter than I am.

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The children played in the rain all afternoon.

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The cat sleeps under the kitchen table.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 6: bajo, cabeza, sacar and 7 more words.