Reducida (en. Reduced)

/re-du-'θi-ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been decreased or reduced in size or quantity.
The amount of water in the container is reduced.
La cantidad de agua en el recipiente es reducida.
That has less importance or lesser scope.
His influence in the company is reduced.
Su influencia en la empresa es reducida.
That is in a state that has been limited or restricted.
The budget for this project is very reduced.
El presupuesto para este proyecto es muy reducido.

Etymology

From Latin 'reducĕre', which means to bring back or to decrease.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reduced size
A size that is smaller than normal or expected.
tamaño reducido
reduced budget
A budget that has been decreased.
presupuesto reducido
reduced population
A population that has decreased in number.
población reducida

Related Words

reduce
To make something smaller in quantity, size, or degree.
reducir
reduction
The act of reducing something.
reducción
reductionism
The tendency to simplify complex matters to their most basic elements.
reduccionismo

Slang Meanings

Something that is less than expected.
The amount of food at that party was very reduced.
La cantidad de comida en esa fiesta fue muy reducida.
A situation that is unfavorable or limited.
He is in a reduced position at his job.
Está en una posición reducida en su trabajo.