/reðuˈθiɾ/
#2115 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to reduce, to cut
Word origin
From Latin reducere ('to lead back'), from re ('back') plus ducere ('to lead'). The root ducere also gives English 'reduce', 'conduct' and 'produce'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- reducere
- English cognates
- reduce, conduct
Grammar
Verb type-ir irregular (c>zc)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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The company wants to cut its costs this year.
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We must reduce our speed when entering the village.
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How can we cut water consumption at home?
redujera .
The doctor asked him to reduce the amount of salt.
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They have managed to cut the waiting time in half.
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