diminish
diminish(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. disminuir
Our competitors's technological advances are diminishing the value of our product.Los avances tecnológicos de nuestros competidores están disminuyendo el valor de nuestro producto.
b. reducir
The drought has diminished the amount of potable water in the area.La sequía ha reducido la cantidad de agua potable en el área.
c. menguar
The doctor advised me to diminish the intensity of my workout.El médico me recomendó menguar la intensidad de mi entrenamiento.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. disminuir
The company's stock has diminished in value over the last year.Las acciones de la compañía han disminuido de valor durante el último año.
b. reducirse
The congregation has diminished since the arrival of the new priest.La congregación se ha reducido desde la llegada del nuevo cura.
c. apagarse (enthusiasm)
Although the restaurant opened with much initial success, interest in it has now diminished.Si bien el restaurante se inauguró con gran éxito, ahora el interés se ha apagado.
d. menguar
As he got older, his energy diminished, but his mind never failed.Cuando envejeció, su energía menguó, pero su mente jamás falló.
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