abajo
/aˈbaxo/
The Spanish word for downstairs is abajo.
Meaning: downstairs (adverb) (adv)
Which one should you use?
arriba is the direct antonym of abajo, used to mean 'upstairs' or 'above'. While 'abajo' is a common adverb for 'downstairs', the phrase en la planta baja is used to specify the 'ground floor' of a building.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈbaxo/
Did you know?
- The word abajo is a linguistic relative of the English verb 'abase', which means to lower someone's social status or dignity.
- In Spanish, abajo is used in political protests to mean 'down with' a person or government, such as shouting abajo el gobierno.
- To describe looking at someone from head to toe, Spanish speakers use the phrase de arriba abajo, meaning 'from above below'.
Examples in context
- Espera por mí abajo.Wait for me downstairs.This sentence shows how to use abajo when asking someone to wait for you in a lower location.Tatoeba #6003347 by albrusgher, translation #3735982 by CK
- La cocina está abajo.The kitchen is downstairs.This sentence uses abajo to describe the location of the kitchen.Tatoeba #5285770 by Omnivoro, translation #3783102 by Hybrid
- Por favor, vayan abajo.Please come downstairs.This sentence uses abajo to direct a group of people to go to a lower level.Tatoeba #7783078 by Eremon, translation #22043 by CK
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are in their apartment living room.
- DanielSofía, ¿puedes bajar abajo?Sofía, can you go downstairs?
- SofíaSí, voy para abajo ahora mismo.Yes, I am going downstairs right now.
- DanielGracias, el paquete está abajo.Thanks, the package is downstairs.
- SofíaNo hay problema, Daniel.No problem, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “downstairs” translations and entries abajo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries abajo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
