What is the Spanish word for "dwindle"?

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

English

dwindle

Spanish

disminuir

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Alternative translations of "dwindle"

menguar
reducirse
disminución
escasear

Examples of how to use "dwindle" in Spanish

English
Our supplies were dwindling rapidly.
Spanish
Nuestros suministros estaban disminuyendo rápidamente.
English
Her patience dwindles during long meetings.
Spanish
Su paciencia se agota durante reuniones largas.
English
The crowd dwindled after the announcement.
Spanish
La multitud disminuyó después del anuncio.
English
People are dwindling the food supplies slowly.
Spanish
La gente está reduciendo lentamente las reservas de comida.
English
Our savings have dwindled this year.
Spanish
Nuestros ahorros han disminuido este año.

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