What is the Spanish word for "decrease"?

Learn how to say "decrease" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

decrease

Spanish

disminución

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Alternative translations of "decrease"

disminuir
reducción
reducir
bajar

Examples of how to use "decrease" in Spanish

English
There was a sharp decrease in sales.
Spanish
Hubo una disminución pronunciada en las ventas.
English
There was a sudden decrease in sales.
Spanish
Hubo una disminución repentina en las ventas.
English
The decrease in noise helped her sleep.
Spanish
La reducción del ruido la ayudó a dormir.
English
We expect a decrease after the holiday.
Spanish
Esperamos una disminución después de las vacaciones.
English
A decrease in prices pleased the shoppers.
Spanish
Una bajada en los precios complació a los compradores.

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