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"Subida" is a form of "subida", a noun which is often translated as "rise". "Bajada" is a noun which is often translated as "descent". Learn more about the difference between "subida" and "bajada" below.
la subida(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (increment)
a. rise
Las inundaciones son resultado de la subida del nivel del mar.The floods are a result of the rise in sea level.
La subida en el precio de la tortilla afectará más a las familias de bajos recursos.The rise in the price of tortillas will have more of an effect on low-income families.
b. increase
La subida del precio del petróleo lo encarece todo.The increase in the price of crude oil makes everything more expensive.
2. (ascension)
3. (slope)
a. hill
El tramo más difícil de la carrera ciclista es esta subida.The hardest part of the bike race is this hill.
b. climb
Les advierto que esta subida tiene muchas curvas cerradas.Be aware that this climb has many sharp turns.
c. rise
Hay una subida muy empinada al final de esta calle.There's a very steep rise at the end of this street.
4. (ascendance)
la bajada(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. descent
El ciclista salió disparado al frenar en seco en la bajada.The cyclist came flying off his bicycle when he braked suddenly on the descent.
b. way down
Tuvieron que rescatar a un senderista que resbaló en la bajada desde la cima.A hiker had to be rescued when he slipped on his way down from the summit.
2. (incline)
b. path down (footpath)
¡No corras! La bajada es muy empinada.Don't run! The path down is very steep.
c. road down (vehicle access)
La bajada al lago está en mal estado, así que hay que conducir con cuidado.The road down to the lake is in a bad state, so you'll need to drive carefully.
3. (lowering)
a. drop
Para mañana se prevé una bajada de temperaturas.A drop in temperatures is forecast for tomorrow.
b. fall
La bajada del precio del crudo tendrá consecuencias muy graves para quienes trabajan en la industria petrolera.The fall in the price of crude oil will have very serious consequences for those who work in the oil industry.
c. decrease
El año pasado, hubo una bajada importante en el consumo de gas.There was a significant decrease in gas consumption last year.
