What does "disminuir" mean in English?

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Spanish

disminuir

English

decrease

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Alternative translations of "disminuir"

diminish
reduce
lessen
decline

Examples of how to use "disminuir" in Spanish

Spanish
El ruido disminuyó poco a poco.
English
The noise gradually decreased.
Spanish
Los precios disminuyen cada mes aquí.
English
Prices decrease here every month.
Spanish
Ayer la lluvia disminuyó por la tarde.
English
Yesterday, the rain let up in the afternoon.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, mi miedo disminuía.
English
When I was a child, my fear diminished.
Spanish
Mañana la contaminación disminuirá un poco.
English
Tomorrow, pollution will decrease a bit.

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El ruido disminuyó poco a poco.

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