Example: Voy a bajar el volumen porque la música está muy alta.
Definition
"Bajar" in the context of music means to reduce the volume or intensity of sound. It involves making the music quieter or less loud, as in the example phrase: 'Voy a bajar el volumen porque la música está muy alta,' which means turning down the volume because the music is too loud.
Translations
lower
verlagen
baixar
baisser
leiser machen
Etymology
The word "bajar" comes from the Latin 'bassiare,' meaning 'to go down or descend.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean lowering or descending in various contexts, including music. Did you know? In music, 'bajar' perfectly captures the physical idea of moving sound levels downward, just like going down a staircase.
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