What is the Spanish word for "lessen"?

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

English

lessen

Spanish

disminuir

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Alternative translations of "lessen"

reducir
atenuar
mitigar
minimizar

Examples of how to use "lessen" in Spanish

English
This medicine will lessen the pain.
Spanish
Este medicamento aliviará el dolor.
English
These measures lessen noise in the neighborhood.
Spanish
Estas medidas reducen el ruido en el vecindario.
English
The rain lessened after noon.
Spanish
La lluvia disminuyó después del mediodía.
English
The company is lessening its expenses now.
Spanish
La empresa está reduciendo sus gastos ahora.
English
Her symptoms have lessened this week.
Spanish
Sus síntomas han disminuido esta semana.

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