Short in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'short' is 'bajo', pronounced BAH-hoh (IPA: /ˈbaxo/). It is an A1-level adjective and must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes (masculine plural: bajos).
Pronunciation: BAH-hoh
| Spanish | bajo |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | BAH-hoh · /ˈbaxo/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Plural | bajos |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'bajo'
- Soy bajo, pero juego bien al baloncesto.
I'm short, but I play basketball well. - Mi abuela es bajita y muy fuerte.
My grandmother is short and very strong. - Los precios están muy bajos este mes.
Prices are very low this month. - Habla en voz baja en la biblioteca.
Speak quietly in the library.
Common Phrases with 'bajo'
- en voz baja
in a low voice / quietly - por lo bajo
at the very least / under one's breath
How to Use 'bajo'
Bajo = short in height (people) and 'low' (prices, volume, temperature). Short in length or duration is corto (pelo corto, una película corta) — don't mix them up. The diminutive bajito softens it for people.
Regional note: In Mexico and elsewhere, chaparro/chaparra is a common colloquial word for a short person.
Related Vocabulary
Keep going: review gender and articles in Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions
'Short' in Spanish is 'bajo', pronounced BAH-hoh.
It is spelled b-a-j-o.
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