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reduz

[ʁe.ˈduz]
verb
reduces
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'reduzir'; to make smaller in size, amount, or degree
The company reduces costs every quarter.
A empresa reduz custos a cada trimestre.
2. To diminish or lessen the intensity, severity, or importance of something
This medication reduces pain significantly.
Este medicamento reduz a dor significativamente.
3. To convert or transform something into a simpler form
The chef reduces the sauce over heat.
O chef reduz o molho no fogo.
Synonyms
diminuidecaiabaixareduzatenua
Antonyms
aumentaelevaexpandeacresce

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reduz
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
reduz
Standard usage in Portugal with identical meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduz a cinzas (reduces to ashes)
reduz ao silêncio (silences)
reduz a pó (reduces to dust)
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