é diminuído/é reduzido/é atenuado
1. becomes or is made smaller in amount, degree, intensity, or importance
The pain is lessened by the medication.
A dor é diminuída pela medicação.
2. undergoes a reduction or decrease
The impact of the storm is lessened by the protective barriers.
O impacto da tempestade é reduzido pelas barreiras de proteção.
3. is made less severe or intense
Her anxiety is lessened when she exercises regularly.
Sua ansiedade é atenuada quando ela se exercita regularmente.
This phrase is used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in medical, psychological, and general contexts to describe reduction in negative circumstances. In Brazil, 'é diminuído' is more colloquial while 'é reduzido' is more formal.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the pain is lessened over time
the burden is lessened by sharing it
the impact is lessened by preparation
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