What is the Spanish word for "downplay"?

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

English

downplay

Spanish

minimizar

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Alternative translations of "downplay"

restar importancia
subestimar
disimular

Examples of how to use "downplay" in Spanish

English
The government tried to downplay the crisis.
Spanish
El gobierno intentó minimizar la crisis.
English
We downplay our achievements often.
Spanish
A menudo minimizamos nuestros logros.
English
She downplayed the mistake yesterday.
Spanish
Ella minimizó el error ayer.
English
He is downplaying his role now.
Spanish
Él está restando importancia a su papel ahora.
English
They have downplayed the issue before.
Spanish
Ellos han minimizado el problema antes.

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