What is the Spanish word for "shrink"?

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

English

shrink

Spanish

encogerse

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Alternative translations of "shrink"

reducirse
disminuir
achicarse
mermar

Examples of how to use "shrink" in Spanish

English
This sweater will shrink in the wash.
Spanish
Este suéter se encogerá en la lavadora.
English
This sweater often shrinks in hot water.
Spanish
Este suéter suele encoger en agua caliente.
English
My shirt shrank after I washed it.
Spanish
Mi camisa se encogió después de lavarla.
English
The wool is shrinking on the line now.
Spanish
La lana se está encogiendo en la cuerda ahora.
English
She has shrunk her favorite jumper twice.
Spanish
Ella ha encogido su suéter favorito dos veces.

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