lower

• Describe algo que está situado en una posición inferior respecto a otra cosa, o que tiene menor grado, cantidad, intensidad o rango; también puede referirse a la parte inferior de algo.

Describes something that is situated below something else, or is less in amount, degree, or rank.

1. Position belowA2formal

   Situated below something else, especially in height or rank.

   Inferior en posición

   • The lower shelf is easier for children to reach.
   • He lives on the lower floor of the building.
   • The lower part of the mountain is covered in forest.

   Sinónimosbeneathinferiornethersubjacentunderunderneath

   Antónimossuperiortopupper

2. Less in amount or degreeA2formal

   Smaller in quantity, value, or intensity.

   menor (en cantidad o grado)

   • We expect lower temperatures tomorrow.
   • She received a lower score on the second test.
   • The store offers lower prices during the sale.

   Sinónimosdecreaseddiminishedlesserreduced

   Antónimosmore

3. Less important or inferiorB1formal

   Having a lower rank, status, or quality.

   inferior

   • He was assigned to a lower position in the company.
   • The lower classes often face more economic challenges.
   • This product is of lower quality than the original.

   Sinónimoshumbleinferiorjuniorlesserlowlymenialminorsecondarysubordinate

   Antónimosbettersuperior

• Adverbio que significa 'en o hacia una posición, nivel o grado bajo'. Se usa para describir algo cercano al suelo, con volumen reducido o en un nivel mínimo. La forma coincide con el adjetivo.

An adverb meaning 'in or to a low position, level, or degree.' It is used to describe something situated near the ground, at a reduced volume, or at a minimal level. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. At or to a low positionA2formal

   In or to a position that is not high; near the ground or bottom.

   abajo, en posición baja

   • The plane flew low over the city.
   • He bent low to pick up the coin.
   • The sun hung low in the sky.

   Sinónimosbelowbeneathdowndownwarddownwards

   Antónimoshigh

2. At a low volume or pitchA2formal

   At a low level of sound or musical pitch.

   a bajo volumen o tono

   • Please speak low so you don't wake the baby.
   • The bass played low in the background.
   • She sang low and softly.

   Sinónimosfaintlygently

   Antónimoshighloudly

3. At a low price or valueB1formal

   At a low cost, price, or numerical value.

   a bajo precio

   • The stocks are trading low this week.
   • We bought the house low and sold it high.
   • The temperature dropped low overnight.

   Sinónimoscheaplyinexpensively

   Antónimosdearhigh

• Sustantivo que designa la forma comparativa de 'bajo', indicando lo que está por debajo o a un nivel más bajo en posición, rango o grado.

A noun referring to a comparative form of 'low', indicating something that is situated below or at a reduced level in position, rank, or degree.

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1. Facial expressionB2formalbritish

   A dark, angry, or threatening look; a scowl.

   Ceño fruncido

   • He gave her a lower of disapproval.
   • The teacher's lower silenced the noisy classroom.
   • She met his angry lower with a calm smile.

   Sinónimosfrownglareglowerscowl

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de mover algo a una posición más baja, reducir algo en cantidad, grado o intensidad, o hacer algo menos fuerte o menos brillante.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving something to a lower position, reducing something in amount, degree, or intensity, or making something less loud or bright.

1. Move downwardsA2formal

   To move something to a lower position or level.

   bajar

   • He lowered the window to let in fresh air.
   • The crane lowered the heavy box onto the truck.
   • She lowered her head in shame.

   Sinónimosbring downdescenddipdroplet downsinksubsidetake down

   Antónimoselevatehoistliftraise

2. Reduce amount or intensityB1formal

   To decrease the amount, value, or intensity of something.

   reducir cantidad o intensidad

   • The store lowered its prices for the sale.
   • Please lower the volume of the music.
   • The government plans to lower taxes next year.

   Sinónimosabatecurtailcutdecreasediminishlessenminimizemitigatemoderatereducescale downtempertone downweaken

   Antónimosaugmentboostelevateescalateheightenincreaseintensifyraise

3. Degrade or demeanB2formal

   To bring someone down in rank, dignity, or respect.

   Degradar o humillar

   • He would never lower himself to cheat.
   • The insult lowered her status in the group.
   • Don't lower your standards for anyone.

   Sinónimosabasebelittledebasedegradedemeandemotedepressdiscreditdisgracehumiliate

   Antónimosdignifyelevateexalthonoruplift