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low

[/loʊ/]
adjective/adverb/noun/verb
baixo
1. adjective - situated not far above the ground or surface; of small height
The ceiling is very low in this room.
O teto é muito baixo nesta sala.
2. adjective - below average in amount, intensity, or quality
The temperature is low today.
A temperatura está baixa hoje.
3. adjective - of reduced rank, dignity, or importance
He comes from a low social background.
Ele vem de um background social baixo.
4. adverb - at, to, or toward a low level or position
Speak low so no one hears us.
Fale baixo para ninguém nos ouvir.
5. noun - a low point, level, or figure
Temperatures reached a low of 5 degrees.
As temperaturas atingiram uma mínima de 5 graus.
6. verb - to make or become low
Low your voice when speaking in the library.
Abaixe sua voz quando falar na biblioteca.
NYC Slang
yo/yo, check it low - keep it quiet or discreet
Synonyms
shortdeepreducedmodesthumblequietsoft
Antonyms
hightallelevatedsuperiorloudintense

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baixo
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
baixo
Standard usage
São Paulo
baixo
Standard usage
Portugal
baixo
Standard usage; 'grave' may be used for deep/low-pitched sounds

Related Idioms & Phrases

low-key - discreet, subtle, or understated
lay low - hide or stay out of sight
hit a low - reach the lowest point
low blow - an unfair or cruel attack
look low and high - search everywhere
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