reduce

US /rɪˈduːs/
UK /rɪˈduːs/
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1.

reducir, disminuir

make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size

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We need to reduce our expenses.
Necesitamos reducir nuestros gastos.
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The company decided to reduce its workforce.
La empresa decidió reducir su plantilla.
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decreasediminishlessenlowercut
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increaseenlargeexpandraiseaugment
2.

reducir, simplificar, espesar

change to a simpler or more basic form

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The complex problem was reduced to a simple equation.
El problema complejo se redujo a una ecuación simple.
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The sauce was reduced by simmering to thicken it.
La salsa se redujo hirviéndola a fuego lento para espesarla.
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simplifycondenseconcentrate
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complicateelaborateexpand
3.

reducir, degradar, rebajar

bring to a lower or weaker state; demote

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He was reduced to tears by the sad news.
Fue reducido a lágrimas por la triste noticia.
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The officer was reduced in rank for misconduct.
El oficial fue degradado de rango por mala conducta.
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demotedegradelowersubdue
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promoteelevateraise