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    Reduce (en. Reduce)

    reduce

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make something smaller or less in quantity.
    The engineer proposed a solution to reduce waste.
    El ingeniero propuso una solución para reducir el desperdicio.
    Decrease the price or cost of a product.
    The store reduces prices in its annual clearance.
    La tienda reduce los precios en su liquidación anual.
    Make a situation or problem less serious.
    It is important to reduce stress in everyday life.
    Es importante reducir el estrés en la vida cotidiana.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'reducere', which means 'to lead back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reduce costs
    Decrease expenses in a project or business.
    reducir costos
    reduce speed
    Decrease speed while driving.
    reducir la velocidad
    reduce risk
    Minimize the possibility of a negative event.
    reducir el riesgo

    Related Words

    reduction
    The act of reducing something.
    reducción
    reducible
    That can be reduced.
    reducible
    reducer
    Element or substance that causes reduction.
    reductor

    Slang Meanings

    Accelerate a process
    Let's reduce the waiting time.
    Vamos a reducir el tiempo de espera.
    Lower your guard
    Don't reduce your level of attention in this meeting.
    No reduzcas tu nivel de atención en esta reunión.