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"Reducir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to reduce", and "reutilizar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to reuse". Learn more about the difference between "reducir" and "reutilizar" below.
reducir(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to reduce
En la junta discutiremos cómo reducir los gastos generales.In the meeting, we'll discuss how to reduce our overhead costs.
Puedes seguir unos pasos sencillos para reducir tus impuestos federales.You can take simple steps to reduce your federal taxes.
b. to decrease
Nuestro objetivo es reducir los precios durante un periodo de seis meses.Our aim is to decrease prices over a six-month period.
c. to cut
Puedes reducir el gasto en alimentación usando cupones.You can cut food expenses using coupons.
a. to reduce
Su casa fue reducida a cenizas tras un incendio.Their home was reduced to ashes by a fire.
3. (automobile)
b. to shift down to (gear)
Reduce la marcha para subir la cuesta.Shift down to a lower gear to go up the hill.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Reduce la marcha antes del semáforo.Slow down before the stoplight.
Hay que reducir la marcha en estas curvas.You need to downshift on these bends.
4. (to control)
a. to subdue
La meditación lo ayudó a reducir sus sentimientos de ira.Meditation helped him subdue his feelings of anger.
b. to overpower
La policía redujo al hombre que amenazaba al público.The police overpowered the man who was threatening the public.
5. (chemistry)
a. to reduce
La reacción química de estos elementos reduce el oxígeno molecular en agua.The chemical reaction of these elements reduces molecular oxygen to water.
reducirse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to come down to
El debate se redujo a si era necesaria una reforma de la educación.The debate came down to whether educational reform was needed.
a. to drop
Los precios deberían reducirse en consonancia con el sueldo mínimo.Prices should drop in line with the minimum wage.
reutilizar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to reuse
Siempre conservo las bolsas de supermercado y las reutilizo como bolsas de basura.I always keep supermarket bags and reuse them as garbage bags.
