English–Spanish
“under” in Spanish
How to say “under” in Spanish
“Under” in Spanish is bajo.
An object tucked beneath another object's edge.
Example sentences with bajo
La situación está bajo control.
The situation is under control.
Tips for using bajo
- For literal, everyday locations speakers often use debajo de, while bajo is common in more formal, legal, or figurative contexts.
Other Spanish words for “under”
Pon la caja debajo del sofá.
Put the box under the sofa.