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    Abate (en. Diminish)

    /aˈbate/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Reduce the volume, intensity, or level of something.
    The wind reduces the waves of the sea.
    El viento abate las olas del mar.
    Make something decrease or stop.
    Time lessens the sorrow.
    Se abate la pena con el tiempo.
    Eliminate or remove something, especially a harm or obligation.
    The judge decided to reduce the sentence for good behavior.
    El juez decidió abate la condena por buen comportamiento.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'abattĕre', which means 'to knock down' or 'to reduce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reduce the tension
    Decrease the pressure or stress in a situation.
    abate la tensión
    calm down the tempers
    Reduce the emotion or intensity of a discussion.
    abate los ánimos
    reduce the speed
    Decrease the speed of something, like a vehicle.
    abate la velocidad

    Related Words

    to knock down
    Make something fall or descend.
    abatir
    down
    In a lower position, in the direction of the ground.
    abajo
    to overwhelm
    Cause a feeling of excessive weight or burden.
    abrumar

    Slang Meanings

    To sober up
    Drink water to sober up after going out partying.
    Tomar agua para abate la borrachera tras salir de fiesta.
    To reduce stress
    A good walk in the mountains always reduces stress.
    Un buen paseo por la montaña siempre abate el estrés.