Spanish Conversation · Level 52
75 words
Spanish word
bajada
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈxaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounslope
Example
La bajada es empinada.
The slope is steep.
More examples
Se notó una bajada de temperatura al atardecer.
A temperature drop was noticed at dusk.
Core concept
Sloping stretch leading down.
Common phrases
bajada de temperatura
temperature drop
bajada pronunciada
pronounced drop
Similar words
cuesta: Sloping road or path used for travel, a section with a continuous incline.
pendiente: Inclined surface or gradient, emphasizing the steepness or angle of the land.
Definition in Spanish
Indica la acción o el efecto de bajar; también el resultado o tramo descendente.
Word origin
Formed by the verb bajar plus -ada, the word names both the act of descending and the place or stretch that is lower as a result.
Usage tips
- Bajada commonly contrasts with subida (ascent), so the pair subida/bajada appears when talking about gradients or changes such as una bajada de precios.