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reduction in Portuguese

reduction in Portuguese is redução, diminuição — reduction means the act of making something smaller, or the amount by which it has been decreased.

reduction in Portuguese

redução
noun
The act, process, or result of reducing.
diminuição
noun
The act, process, or result of reducing.
redução
noun

What does "reduction" mean?

  1. noun The act of making something smaller, or the amount by which it has been decreased.
    "The store announced a 20% reduction on all winter coats."
  2. noun A sauce that has been boiled down until thick and concentrated.
    "The chef finished the dish with a balsamic reduction."
  3. noun A medical procedure to reset a broken bone or dislocated joint.
    "The surgeon performed a closed reduction on the fractured wrist."
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reduction in a sentence

  • The store announced a 20% reduction on all winter coats.
  • Doctors recommend a reduction in salt intake.
  • The chef finished the dish with a balsamic reduction.
  • Simmer the wine until it becomes a thick reduction, then pour it over the meat.

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What is "reduction" in Portuguese?
"reduction" in Portuguese is redução, diminuição. reduction means: The act of making something smaller, or the amount by which it has been decreased.
How do you use "reduction" in a sentence?
Example: "The store announced a 20% reduction on all winter coats." In Portuguese, "reduction" is redução, diminuição.
Are there other ways to say "reduction" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "reduction": redução, diminuição.
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