This is the 1728th most frequent Portuguese word.
debaixo
"Debaixo" means "under" or "below" in English.
In this sentence, 'debaixo' is used as a preposition indicating the spatial location of the book being underneath the table.
O livro está debaixo da mesa.
The book is under the table.
In this instance, 'debaixo' is again employed to denote the position of the dog in relation to the tree, emphasizing its resting place beneath it.
O cachorro dorme debaixo de uma árvore.
The dog sleeps under a tree.
Here, 'debaixo' conveys the idea of seeking shelter or protection, highlighting the act of going underneath the stairs as a response to external conditions.