Debajo
Example: El gato está escondido debajo de la mesa.
Definition
"Debajo" is a Spanish adverb used to indicate a position directly under or beneath something, often implying hidden or covered placement, 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 combination of the Spanish preposition 'de' meaning 'of' or 'from' and 'bajo' meaning 'low' or 'under.' Together, they form 'debajo,' literally translating to 'from below' or 'underneath.' This construction has been used in Spanish since the late Middle Ages.
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"Debajo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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