Spanish Expression · Advanced
bajar el fuego
turn down the heat
Pronunciation: bajar el fuego
Meaning
A natural Spanish expression used to convey: turn down the heat.
Example
Baja el fuego cuando la salsa empiece a hervir.
Turn down the heat when the sauce begins to boil.
Practice tips
- Practice bajar el fuego out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish expression is for advanced-level learners.