lessen in Spanish
lessen in Spanish is disminuir, menguar, aminorar — lessen means to make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.
lessen in Spanish
disminuir
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
menguar
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
aminorar
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
menoscabar
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
mermar
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
reducir
(transitive) To make less; to diminish; to reduce.
What does "lessen" mean?
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verb To make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.
"Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease."
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verb To become smaller or weaker.
"Her pain lessened after she took the medication."
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lessen in a sentence
- Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease.
- The new policy is meant to lessen the burden on small businesses.
- Her pain lessened after she took the medication.
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What is "lessen" in Spanish?
"lessen" in Spanish is disminuir, menguar, aminorar. lessen means: To make something smaller in size, degree, or intensity; to reduce it.
How do you use "lessen" in a sentence?
Example: "Regular exercise can lessen the risk of heart disease." In Spanish, "lessen" is disminuir, menguar, aminorar.
Are there other ways to say "lessen" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "lessen": disminuir, menguar, aminorar, menoscabar, mermar, reducir.
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