prune
US /pruːn/
UK /pruːn/
1.
podar, reducir, recortar
to reduce something by removing parts that are not necessary or wanted
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The company decided to prune its less profitable divisions.
La empresa decidió podar sus divisiones menos rentables.
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You should prune your essay to make it more concise.
Deberías podar tu ensayo para hacerlo más conciso.
2.
podar
to cut off dead or unwanted branches or stems from a plant in order to improve its growth or shape
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It's important to prune rose bushes in late winter.
Es importante podar los rosales a finales del invierno.
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The gardener was busy pruning the fruit trees.
El jardinero estaba ocupado podando los árboles frutales.
1.
ciruela pasa, ciruela seca
a dried plum, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking
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She added prunes to the stew for a touch of sweetness.
Ella añadió ciruelas pasas al estofado para darle un toque de dulzura.
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Prunes are known for their high fiber content.
Las ciruelas pasas son conocidas por su alto contenido de fibra.