reduce intensity
[rɪˈdjuːs ɪnˈtɛnsɪti]
verb phrase
reduzir a intensidade
1. to decrease the strength, force, or degree of something
The doctor recommended reducing the intensity of her workouts after the injury.
O médico recomendou reduzir a intensidade dos treinos dela após a lesão.
2. to lower the level of brightness, sound, heat, or other measurable qualities
Please reduce the intensity of the lights in the conference room.
Por favor, reduza a intensidade das luzes na sala de conferências.
3. to diminish the severity or urgency of a situation
The negotiations helped reduce the intensity of the conflict between the two nations.
As negociações ajudaram a reduzir a intensidade do conflito entre as duas nações.
This phrase is commonly used in fitness contexts in both USA and Brazil when discussing exercise routines. In professional settings, particularly in São Paulo's business environment, it's used in project management and conflict resolution discussions. In Portugal, the phrase is more formal and may be replaced with 'atenuar' in technical or scientific contexts.
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