Spanish Phrase
El agua no baja.
Meaning
The sentence states that the water is not going down in level. It can refer to a bathtub, a river, a sink, or any situation where you expect the water level to decrease but it stays the same.
When to use
Use this phrase when you notice that water isn’t draining or receding as expected—e.g., after turning off a faucet, when a bathtub is supposed to empty, or when describing a flood that isn’t receding.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Elaguanobaja.
Masculine article with feminine noun
Although 'agua' is feminine, it takes the masculine article 'el' when it begins with a stressed 'a' sound to avoid the vowel clash.
Verb conjugation
'baja' is the third‑person singular present indicative of 'bajar' and agrees with the singular subject 'el agua'.
Negation placement
In Spanish, the negation word 'no' is placed directly before the verb it negates.
🗨In Conversation
¿Ya se ha ido el agua del fregadero?
Has the water gone down from the sink?
El agua no baja.
The water isn’t going down.
✕Common Mistakes
La agua no baja.
Use 'el' before feminine nouns that start with a stressed 'a' to avoid a vowel clash.
El agua no bajar.
The verb must be conjugated to match the subject; 'bajar' is the infinitive.
El agua baja no.
Negation 'no' must come before the verb, not after it.
↔Alternatives
El nivel del agua no disminuye.
The water level doesn't decrease.
El agua sigue alta.
The water remains high.
No baja el agua.
The water doesn't go down.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries water conservation is a daily concern, so speakers often comment on water levels in homes, rivers, or public fountains. When you use this phrase, a polite tone is preferred in a household setting; in a news report about flooding, a more formal register would be used.