Diminuir
Example: É importante diminuir o volume da música à noite.
Definition
"Diminuir" means to reduce or lower something, such as volume, intensity, or quantity. In the context of music, "diminuir" specifically refers to turning down the sound or making the music quieter, as in lowering the volume during nighttime to avoid disturbance.
Translations
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decrease -
disminuir -
verminderen -
disminuir -
diminuer -
verringern -
diminuire
Etymology
The word "diminuir" comes from Latin 'diminuere,' which means to lessen or make smaller. It combines 'di-' (a variant of 'dis,' meaning apart) and 'minuere' (to lessen). Did you know? The root 'minuere' is also the source of the English word 'minute,' originally meaning something small or less.
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