A1 Collocation Neutral

Bajar el volumen.

To turn down the volume.

Meaning

Decrease sound level.

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Cultural Background

People are generally direct; 'baja el volumen' is common. The 'le' suffix is almost mandatory for sounding natural. Often uses 'bajá' (voseo) for the imperative. Very polite, often adds 'me haces el favor'.

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Use 'le'

Adding 'le' (bájale) makes you sound much more like a native speaker in Latin America.

Meaning

Decrease sound level.

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Use 'le'

Adding 'le' (bájale) makes you sound much more like a native speaker in Latin America.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

Por favor, ______ el volumen de la radio.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: baja

Use the imperative 'baja' for a direct request.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence with the correct verb form. Fill Blank A1

Por favor, ______ el volumen de la radio.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: baja

Use the imperative 'baja' for a direct request.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It depends on the tone. Always add 'por favor' to be safe.

Related Phrases

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Subir el volumen

contrast

Turn up the volume

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Silenciar

similar

To mute

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