subtraem

[sub-ˈtɾa-ẽ]

verb

subtract

1. Third person plural present indicative of 'subtrair' - to take away or remove a quantity from another

They subtract five from ten.

Eles subtraem cinco de dez.

2. To perform the mathematical operation of subtraction

The students subtract numbers in their math class.

Os estudantes subtraem números na aula de matemática.

3. To remove or withhold something (figurative)

They subtract her efforts from the team's success.

Eles subtraem seus esforços do sucesso da equipe.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

subtraem

Standard usage in mathematics and general contexts

Portugal

subtraem

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

subtrair de

subtrair valor de algo

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