Reducir
Definition
(verb) To decrease the quantity, size, or intensity of something
Examples
“Es necesario reducir el consumo de azúcar.”
“Voy a reducir la foto un poco.”
I'm going to make the photo a little smaller.
“Ana quiere reducir gastos este mes.”
Ana wants to cut expenses this month.
“En invierno, reducimos la calefacción por la noche.”
In winter, we turn the heat down at night.
“Si sales antes de las ocho, reducirás el tráfico que te toca en la M-30.”
If you leave before eight, you'll cut down on the traffic you hit on the M-30.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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