Reduzca (en. Reduce)

/reˈðuska/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Decrease the quantity, size, or intensity of something.

I hope the author reduces the number of examples in his next book.

Espero que el autor reduzca el número de ejemplos en su próximo libro.

Make something smaller, less important, or less serious.

The doctor recommended that we reduce sugar intake.

El médico recomendó que reduzcamos el consumo de azúcar.

Face a situation with fewer resources or to a lesser extent.

It is necessary for the company to reduce costs to survive.

Es necesario que la empresa reduzca costos para sobrevivir.

From the Latin 'reducere', meaning 'to bring back'.

reduce expenses

Decrease the money spent.

reduzca gastos

reduce risk

Minimize the possibility of loss or damage.

reduzca el riesgo

reduce speed

Decrease the speed at which an action is performed.

reduzca la velocidad

reduce

Make something smaller in quantity or size.

reducir

redoubt

Place or position that provides shelter or protection.

reducto

reduction

The act of making something smaller or less.

reducción

Reduce stress through recreational activities.

I'm going to reduce my stress with a weekend at the beach.

Me voy a reducir el estrés con un fin de semana en la playa.

Decrease the music to talk better.

Hey, can you turn down the music? I want to hear what you're saying.

Oye, ¿puedes reducir la música? Quiero escuchar lo que dices.