English–Spanish
“sick leave” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbaxa/
Example
Estoy de baja por la gripe.
I'm on sick leave for the flu.
How to say “sick leave” in Spanish
“Sick leave” in Spanish is baja.
Formal authorized absence from work granted for illness or maternity.
Example sentences with baja
El médico me dio la baja médica por una semana.
The doctor gave me doctor-certified sick leave for a week.
Tips for using baja
- Baja is a noun meaning leave, not the adjective bajo 'low', and reporting an absence normally uses estar de baja por... or terms like la baja por maternidad.