Portuguese · Adjectives
Baixo
[/ˈbajʃu/]
Short / Low
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of less than average height; not tall.
De altura abaixo da média; não alto.
Example
O teto desta sala é muito baixo.
The ceiling in this room is very low.
Etymology
'Baixo' originates from the Latin 'bāssus', meaning 'low' or 'short'. It has evolved to encompass both meanings in contemporary Portuguese usage.
How & Where It’s Used
'Baixo' has both formal and informal applications, used in descriptions of height, quality, and more, prevalent in everyday speech and writing.