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debajo

below

adverb deh-BAH-hoh Less Common
Grammar & Structure Prepositions

Also means

underneath

Usage Note

Debajo is an adverb of place meaning 'below' or 'underneath'. When followed by a noun it requires the preposition de: debajo de la mesa (under the table). Without de it stands alone (mira debajo). It contrasts with encima (above) and abajo (downstairs/downward), which is less specific about what is 'under' something.

Examples

"El gato está debajo de la cama."

Natural Translation

The cat is under the bed.

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