el volumen
the volume
Example Sentence
Sube el volumen solo un poco, por favor.
Turn up the volume just a little, please.
Meaning
El volumen is the volume level of sound, like how loud music is. It can also mean volume as size, but music context is very common.
Common Phrases
- subir el volumen — to turn up the volume
- bajar el volumen — to turn down the volume
Example
Baja el volumen, por favor.
Turn down the volume, please.
Common Mistake
Using a direct English verb: say subir el volumen or bajar el volumen, not turnar el volumen.