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reducción

ray-dook-SYOHNreðukˈsjon

“reducción” means “reduction” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

reduction, cut

Also: decrease, discount
NounfB1
A large pile of colorful building blocks next to a much smaller pile of the same blocks.

📝 In Action

La tienda anunció una reducción de precios.

A2

The store announced a price reduction.

Necesitamos una reducción en el consumo de plástico.

B1

We need a reduction in plastic consumption.

La empresa planea una reducción de personal el próximo mes.

B2

The company is planning a staff reduction next month.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • disminución (decrease)
  • recorte (cutback)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • reducción de jornada – reduction in working hours
  • reducción de costes – cost reduction
  • reducción de impuestos – tax cut

reduction

NounfB2
A thick, dark glaze being drizzled from a wooden spoon over a white plate.

📝 In Action

Voy a preparar una reducción de vino tinto para el filete.

B1

I'm going to prepare a red wine reduction for the steak.

La reducción de balsámico es perfecta para la ensalada.

B2

The balsamic reduction is perfect for the salad.

Cocina el caldo hasta que se convierta en una reducción espesa.

C1

Cook the broth until it becomes a thick reduction.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • reducción al fuego – reduction over heat
  • reducción de vinagre – vinegar reduction

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: reducción

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the reduction'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
reducir(to reduce) — Verb
reducido(reduced or small) — Adjective
reducible(reducible) — Adjective
reductor(reducing agent or reducing) — Noun / Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
accióncanciónpasión
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'reductio', which comes from 'reducere', meaning 'to lead back' or 'bring back'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: réductionItalian: riduzioneEnglish: reduction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'reducción' only used for math or science?

Not at all! While it is used in math and chemistry, it is most common in everyday life when talking about prices, speed, weight loss, or cooking.

Can I use 'reducción' to talk about weight loss?

Yes, 'reducción de peso' is a formal and correct way to say weight loss.

What is the plural of 'reducción'?

The plural is 'reducciones'. Note that when we add the 'es', the accent mark on the 'o' is removed.