Spanish Conversation · Level 20
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Spanish word
bajito
Pronunciation
IPA/baˈxito/
Meaning
- adverbin a low voice
Example
Habla bajito, por favor.
Please speak in a low voice.
More examples
Ella susurra bajito cuando el bebé duerme.
She whispers in a low voice when the baby sleeps.
Core concept
A hushed, intimate whisper.
Common phrases
hablar bajito
speak in a low voice
decir bajito
say in a low voice
susurrar bajito
whisper in a low voice
Similar words
en voz baja: Speaks softly in a low voice for quiet conversation among nearby people.
a media voz: Speaks in a subdued voice, softer than normal but still easily heard.
en un susurro: Whispers using breath with almost no voiced sound, scarcely audible.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que alguien habla en voz baja o susurra, usado en contextos informales para pedir discreción.
Word origin
It derives from Spanish bajo plus the diminutive -ito, which shrinks 'low' into a milder, more intimate sound and ultimately traces back to Latin bassus 'low'.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, bajito often describes short stature (es bajito), so context with verbs of speaking determines whether it refers to volume or height.