La reducció
Example: La reducció de preus ha augmentat les vendes aquest mes.
Definition
"La reducció" refers to the act or process of making something smaller or less in amount, size, or degree. It commonly involves decreasing prices, quantities, or intensity, as in the phrase 'La reducció de preus ha augmentat les vendes aquest mes,' meaning the reduction of prices increased sales this month.
Etymology
The word "la reducció" comes from the Latin word 'reductio,' meaning 'a leading back' or 'drawing back.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to signify the action of reducing or lessening something. Did you know? The root 'ducere' in Latin means 'to lead,' so 'reducere' literally means 'to lead back.'
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"La reducció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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