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decrease speed
[dɪˈkris spid]
verb phrase
reduzir a velocidade
1.
to reduce the rate at which someone or something moves or travels
The driver decided to decrease speed when approaching the school zone.
O motorista decidiu reduzir a velocidade ao se aproximar da zona escolar.
2.
to lower the velocity or pace of motion
You should decrease speed on wet roads for safety.
Você deve reduzir a velocidade em estradas molhadas por segurança.
Synonyms
slow down
reduce speed
lower speed
decelerate
ease off
Antonyms
increase speed
accelerate
speed up
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
reduzir a velocidade
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
diminuir a velocidade
commonly used alternative
São Paulo
reduzir a velocidade
standard usage in major urban center
Portugal
reduzir a velocidade
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
ease up on the gas
take it easy
pump the brakes
hit the brakes
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