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

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

Source term
decrease
Translation
disminuir
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form disminuir
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Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + disminuir
Examples
A menudo necesitamos disminuir.
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This word appears in the Spanish Desafíos y Retrocesos.

Example Sentences

La disminución de las ventas ha estado causando preocupación porque afecta nuestros resultados.

English: The decrease in sales has been causing concern because it affects our results.

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La delincuencia ha disminuido mucho en este barrio desde el año pasado.

English: Crime has decreased significantly in this neighbourhood since last year.

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La temperatura baja cuanto más subes en las montañas.

English: The temperature decreases as you climb higher into the mountains.

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Necesitamos reducir nuestra huella de carbono todo lo posible.

English: We need to decrease our carbon footprint as much as possible.

B2 · Challenges and Setbacks

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