What is the Spanish word for "under"?

Learn how to say "under" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

under

Spanish

debajo de

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Examples of how to use "under" in Spanish

English
The cat is sleeping under the table.
Spanish
El gato está durmiendo debajo de la mesa.
English
The cat hid under the table.
Spanish
El gato se escondió debajo de la mesa.
English
She wore a sweater under her coat.
Spanish
Ella llevó un suéter debajo de su abrigo.
English
We waited under the big oak tree.
Spanish
Esperamos debajo del gran roble.
English
Keep the keys under this mat.
Spanish
Mantén las llaves debajo de este felpudo.

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