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.