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to reduce
01
reducir
to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.
Transitive: to reduce degree or amount of something
Ejemplos
The government implemented measures to reduce pollution in urban areas.
El gobierno implementó medidas para reducir la contaminación en áreas urbanas.
02
reducirse
to become less in size or amount
Intransitive
Ejemplos
After the rain stopped, the floodwaters gradually reduced.
Después de que dejó de llover, las aguas de la inundación disminuyeron gradualmente.
03
simplificar, reducir
to simplify or present a problem or subject in a more manageable form
Complex Transitive: to reduce a problem or subject into simpler form | to reduce a problem or subject to simpler form
Ejemplos
The textbook was designed to reduce historical events into concise narratives.
El libro de texto fue diseñado para reducir los eventos históricos en narrativas concisas.
04
reducir, disminuir
to bring someone or something to a state or condition that is worse or less desirable than before
Complex Transitive: to reduce sb/sth to an undesirable state
Ejemplos
The fire reduced the historic building to rubble, devastating the local community.
El fuego redujo el edificio histórico a escombros, devastando a la comunidad local.
05
degradar, rebajar
to lower someone's rank, position, or level of responsibility
Transitive: to reduce sb to a lower rank or position
Ejemplos
Despite years of dedicated service, he was reduced to a junior position after the restructuring of the department.
A pesar de años de servicio dedicado, fue reducido a un puesto junior después de la reestructuración del departamento.
06
reducir, simplificar
to simplify an expression by performing operations that make it smaller or more manageable
Transitive: to reduce a mathematical expression
Ejemplos
We reduce the equation 3x+6x by combining like terms.
Reducimos la ecuación 3x+6x combinando términos semejantes.
07
reducir, limitar
to narrow down or limit the extent, size, or scope of something
Transitive: to reduce the extent or scope of something
Ejemplos
The company decided to reduce its product line to focus on its core offerings.
La empresa decidió reducir su línea de productos para centrarse en sus ofertas principales.
08
reducir
to undergo a process where an atom, ion, or molecule gains electrons, resulting in a decrease in its oxidation
Transitive: to reduce an element or particle
Ejemplos
During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is reduced to form glucose, a process vital for plant growth.
Durante la fotosíntesis, el dióxido de carbono se reduce para formar glucosa, un proceso vital para el crecimiento de las plantas.
09
adelgazar, perder peso
to lose body weight through lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, physical activity, or medical treatments
Intransitive
Ejemplos
He 's determined to reduce before his high school reunion.
Está decidido a reducir antes de su reunión de la escuela secundaria.
10
reducir, cocer a fuego lento hasta espesar
to simmer a liquid until it thickens and intensifies in flavor through evaporation
Transitive: to reduce a liquid
Ejemplos
He reduced the cream over low heat, creating a velvety sauce to accompany the seafood.
Redujo la crema a fuego lento, creando una salsa aterciopelada para acompañar los mariscos.
11
reducir, simplificar
to modify the pronunciation of a word or sound to make it easier to articulate or to accommodate the rhythm and flow of speech
Transitive: to reduce a word or sound
Ejemplos
The sound " t " in the phrase " next week " may be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
El sonido "t" en la frase "next week" puede ser reducido o elidido en el habla rápida.
12
reducir, disminuir
to halve the chromosome number during cell division
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The primary function of meiosis is to ensure that cells reduce properly, resulting in genetic diversity among offspring.
La función principal de la meiosis es asegurar que las células reduzcan adecuadamente, lo que resulta en diversidad genética entre la descendencia.
13
reducir, recolocar
to restore a dislocated or fractured bone to its normal position or alignment
Transitive: to reduce a bone
Ejemplos
The physical therapist used gentle traction and manipulation techniques to reduce the patient's spinal subluxation.
El fisioterapeuta utilizó técnicas suaves de tracción y manipulación para reducir la subluxación espinal del paciente.
14
reducir, someter
to gain control over somebody or something by overcoming resistance or opposition
Transitive: to reduce sb/sth
Ejemplos
Through diplomacy and military might, the kingdom sought to reduce neighboring territories.
A través de la diplomacia y el poderío militar, el reino buscaba reducir los territorios vecinos.
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