Diminuir
Example: É importante diminuir o volume para não incomodar os vizinhos.
Definition
"Diminuir" means to make something smaller or less in size, quantity, intensity, or degree. It is used when referring to reducing something, such as lowering the volume, decreasing a number, or lessening an effect.
Etymology
The word "diminuir" comes from the Latin verb "diminuere," which means 'to lessen' or 'to reduce.' It is related to the Latin adjective "minuus," meaning 'less.' Did you know that the root of "diminuir" shares its origin with the English word 'diminish'?
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