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baja

drop

noun BAH-hah Less Common

Also means

sick leave

Usage Note

Baja has two very common meanings: a fall or drop in quantity (una baja en las ventas) and a medical or administrative leave of absence (estar de baja = to be on sick leave). The phrase darse de baja means to unsubscribe or cancel a membership, while dar de baja is to deregister or discharge someone.

Examples

"Está de baja por enfermedad."

Natural Translation

She is on sick leave.

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