disminuir /dˌisminwˈiɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "decline".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos

Source term
decline
Translation
disminuir
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form disminuir
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + disminuir
Examples
Si las ventas continúan disminuyendo, la empresa eventualmente enfrentará un gran desafío.
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Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.

Example Sentences

Si las ventas continúan disminuyendo, la empresa eventualmente enfrentará un gran desafío.

English: If the sales continue to decline, the company will eventually face a big challenge.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Las ventas cayeron mucho después del aumento de precios el verano pasado.

English: Sales declined sharply after the price increase last summer.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

Él rechazó cortésmente la invitación porque ya estaba ocupado.

English: He politely declined the invitation because he was already busy.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

El número de abejas ha disminuido alarmantemente en las últimas décadas.

English: The number of bees has declined alarmingly over recent decades.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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