Debajo
Example: El gato está escondido debajo de la mesa.
Definition
"Debajo" is a Spanish preposition used to indicate that something is located at a lower position or beneath another object, as in the phrase 'El gato está escondido debajo de la mesa,' meaning the cat is hidden under the table.
Etymology
The word "debajo" comes from the Latin prefix 'de-' meaning 'down from' and 'bajo,' which means 'low' in Spanish. Together, they convey the idea of something being situated below or underneath. Did you know? "Debajo" literally suggests the position 'down low.'
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"Debajo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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