small reduction

[smɔːl rɪˈdʌkʃən]
nounpl: small reductions
pequena redução
1. a minor or slight decrease in size, amount, quantity, or intensity
The store offered a small reduction on bulk purchases.
A loja ofereceu uma pequena redução em compras em quantidade.
2. a modest discount or price cut
There was only a small reduction in the final price.
Houve apenas uma pequena redução no preço final.
3. a minor diminishment or lessening of something
The medication caused a small reduction in symptoms.
O medicamento causou uma pequena redução nos sintomas.
In Brazilian commerce and everyday conversation, 'pequena redução' is frequently used in retail, healthcare, and economic contexts. Americans tend to use 'small reduction' more formally in business settings, while colloquial speech often favors 'slight cut' or 'trim.' The phrase is culturally neutral but commonly encountered during promotional periods and when discussing medication dosages or budget adjustments.
NYC Slang
small cut / minor trim
Synonyms / Sinônimos
slight decreaseminor cutmodest discountslight dropsmall decline
Antonyms / Antônimos
large increasesignificant risemajor expansionsubstantial growth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pequena redução
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pequena redução / redução pequenininha
diminutive forms sometimes used colloquially
São Paulo
pequena redução / pequeno desconto
both terms used interchangeably in commercial contexts
Portugal
pequena redução / ligeira diminuição
Portuguese variant uses 'diminuição' more frequently

Related Words

reductiondiscountdecreasediminishmentcutback

Related Idioms & Phrases

a drop in the bucket
small potatoes
peanuts
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