baixa
/ˈbaj.ʃɐ/
In Portuguese, baixa means low height or a decrease in level or value.
The term baixa is used to describe something that is at a low height or to denote a decrease in aspects such as value, temperature or a general level.
Which one should you use?
While baixa can refer to physical low height, it is also a common way to express a decrease in value, temperature or level.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form is baixos and the feminine plural form is baixas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈbaj.ʃɐ/.
Did you know?
- In a medical context, dar baixa is the standard way to say that a worker is taking a sick leave or is being signed off by a doctor.
- In many Portuguese cities, Baixa refers specifically to the historic downtown district, as these areas were often the lowest physical points of the city near the waterfront.
- When talking about people, using baixa to describe someone's stature is often considered quite blunt or even rude compared to more polite euphemisms.
Examples in context
- O funcionário solicitou a baixa da empresa no registro comercial.The employee requested the deregistration of the company in the commercial registry.
- A baixa da matrícula foi realizada com sucesso.The cancellation of the enrollment was successfully completed.
- A temperatura está muito baixa hoje.The temperature is very low today.
- Houve uma baixa repentina no valor das ações.There was a sudden drop in the stock value.
Example conversation
Felipe and Camila are discussing the current stock market.
- FelipeVocê viu a baixa das ações hoje?Did you see the drop in stocks today?
- CamilaSim, Camila viu e ficou preocupada.Yes, Camila saw it and got worried.
- FelipeAcho que isso é normal no mercado.I think this is normal in the market.
- CamilaEspero que a baixa termine logo.I hope the decrease ends soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry baixa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
