How to Say "amount to" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “amount to” is “reducir” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
verbC1formal
to be essentially nothing more than
Examples
El problema se reduce a una falta de comunicación.
The problem boils down to a lack of communication.
Sus tareas diarias se reducen a contestar correos.
His daily tasks are limited to answering emails.
Reflexive + Preposition 'A'
When using 'reducirse' (to limit oneself), it is always followed by the preposition 'a' to introduce the limitation: 'Se reduce A [the limitation].'
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