The Present Tense of bajar is used to describe actions happening now or habitual actions. For example, Bajo las escaleras. (I go down the stairs.)

Bajar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Bajar (to go down) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Bajar generally means to go down or descend, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To descend or go down: For example, Bajo las escaleras (I go down the stairs).

To decrease or reduce: For example, Bajo el volumen de la música (I lower the volume of the music).

To get off or disembark: For example, Bajo del autobús (I get off the bus).

To download: For example, Bajo una aplicación (I download an app).

To decrease in weight or size: For example, Bajo de peso (I lose weight).

Colloquial: To calm down or relax: For example, Bajo un cambio (I take it easy for a bit, informal).

Rude: To degrade or insult: For example, Te bajo a insultos (I insult you, rude).

Examples

Examples of Bajar in the Present Tense

Yo bajo del autobús en la próxima parada. (I’m getting off the bus at the next stop.)

Ella baja las escaleras lentamente. (She’s going down the stairs slowly.)

¿Por qué bajas la voz cuando hablas con él? (Why are you lowering your voice when you talk to him?)

Nosotros bajamos la intensidad del ejercicio poco a poco. (We’re gradually decreasing the intensity of the exercise.)

Ustedes bajan demasiado el volumen de la música. (You’re turning the music volume down too low.)

Ellos bajan la aplicación cada vez que hay una actualización. (They download the app update whenever there’s a new version.)

En esta zona, las temperaturas bajan mucho por las noches. (In this area, temperatures drop significantly at night.)

Cuando bajan las acciones, es buen momento para invertir. (When stocks go down, it’s a good time to invest.)

Los precios bajan durante las rebajas de invierno. (Prices go down during the winter sales.)

Siempre bajo las persianas antes de acostarme. (I always close the blinds before going to bed.)

¿Me bajas un vaso de agua, por favor? (Could you get me a glass of water, please?)

Cuando bajan las mareas, salen a pescar. (When the tides go out, they go fishing.)

No bajes la guardia, el partido aún no ha terminado. (Don’t let your guard down, the game isn’t over yet.)

Ella baja la mirada cuando está avergonzada. (She looks down when she’s embarrassed.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Bajar (to go down) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.