por favor baja la música
/poɾ faboɾ baxa la musika/from spelling rules
The English phrase "please turn down the music" is translated into Spanish as por favor baja la música.
This phrase is used to politely request that someone reduce the volume of music playing. You can also use the phrase baja el volumen to be more precise, as it specifically refers to lowering the volume level rather than the music itself.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, an informal way to express this request is Por favor, baja el volumen de la música.
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the level of formality in your request, you can change the verb form. Use baja for informal situations and switch to baje to make the request more polite or formal.
Did you know?
- The verb bajar is used for both lowering volume and the physical act of getting out of a car or a bus.
- The request to turn up the music uses the verb sube, which literally means to 'climb' or 'go up'.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, people accompany the phrase baja la música with a gesture of pushing the palm of the hand downward.
Examples in context
- Por favor, baja la música, que estoy intentando dormir.Please turn down the music, I am trying to sleep.
- Por favor baja la música, estoy estudiando.Please turn down the music, I am studying.
- Oye, por favor baja la música un poco.Hey, please turn down the music a little.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are in their living room at night.
- AlejandroSofía, por favor baja la música.Sofía, please turn down the music.
- Sofía¿Es muy fuerte?Is it too loud?
- AlejandroSí, necesito descansar un poco.Yes, I need to rest a little.
- SofíaEstá bien, lo bajo ahora mismo.Okay, I will turn it down right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
