downstairs
word
/ˈdaʊnˈstɛɹz/
DOWN-stairz
/ˈdaʊnˈsteəz/
DOWN-stairz
Definition
On or to a lower floor of a building. It can describe a place, as in a room that is below, or movement to a lower level.
Usage & Nuances
'Downstairs' can be an adverb ('She went downstairs') or an adjective ('the downstairs bathroom'). It is common in everyday speech at home. Do not confuse it with 'down' alone, which is broader and not specifically about floors in a building.
Spanish: abajo - planta bajaPortuguese (BR): embaixo - andar de baixoPortuguese (PT): em baixo - piso de baixoChinese (Simplified): 在楼下 - 楼下Chinese (Traditional): 在樓下 - 樓下Hindi: नीचे - नीचे वाली मंज़िल परArabic: في الطابق السفلي - إلى الأسفلBengali: নিচে - নিচতলায়Russian: внизу - на нижнем этажеJapanese: 下の階 - 階下Vietnamese: tầng dướiKorean: 아래층Turkish: alt kattaUrdu: نیچےIndonesian: lantai bawah
Example Sentences
My parents are downstairs in the kitchen.
basic
Can you go downstairs and open the door?
basic
There is a bathroom downstairs.
basic
I heard a strange noise downstairs, so I went to check.
natural
We keep the snacks downstairs so the kids don't eat them all at night.
natural
I'll be downstairs if you need me.
natural