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Conjugation Chart of “Reducir” (to reduce) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Reducir”

The presente de subjuntivo of reducir is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about reducing something, for example: Es importante que reduzcas tu consumo de azúcar. (It’s important that you reduce your sugar consumption.)

This verb belongs to the -cir to -zca spelling-changing conjugation type, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the vowel endings.

How to Use Reducir in the Subjunctive Mood

Reducir generally means to reduce, diminish or make smaller, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To reduce in size or amount: for example, Es importante que reduzcamos nuestro consumo de plásticos (It’s important that we reduce our plastic consumption).

To simplify or make less complex: for example, Para que el proyecto tenga éxito, es necesario que reduzcamos los pasos innecesarios (For the project to be successful, it’s necessary that we reduce the unnecessary steps).

To diminish or weaken (figuratively): for example, Aunque reduzcamos nuestros esfuerzos, el problema persistirá (Even if we reduce our efforts, the problem will persist).

To condense or summarize: for example, Es mejor que reduzcamos el informe a sus puntos clave (It’s better that we reduce the report to its key points).

To convert or change (colloquial): for example, Que no se reduzca todo a una cuestión de dinero (Don’t let it all be reduced to a matter of money).

Real Life Examples of Reducir in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que reduzcas tu consumo de plástico. (It’s important that you reduce your plastic consumption.)

Para evitar la deforestación, el gobierno exige que las empresas reduzcan sus emisiones de carbono. (To prevent deforestation, the government requires companies to reduce their carbon emissions.)

Ojalá que reduzcamos nuestro impacto ambiental antes de que sea demasiado tarde. (I hope we reduce our environmental impact before it’s too late.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es necesario que reduzcamos el uso de combustibles fósiles. (Although it’s difficult, it’s necessary that we reduce the use of fossil fuels.)

El médico recomienda que reduzcas tu ingesta de sal para controlar la presión arterial. (The doctor recommends that you reduce your salt intake to control blood pressure.)

Para bajar de peso, el entrenador sugiere que reduzcas las porciones de comida y hagas más ejercicio. (To lose weight, the trainer suggests that you reduce portion sizes and exercise more.)

Es fundamental que las empresas reduzcan su huella de carbono para mitigar el cambio climático. (It’s essential that companies reduce their carbon footprint to mitigate climate change.)

Aunque sea difícil, es importante que reduzcamos nuestro consumo de energía para proteger el medio ambiente. (Although it’s difficult, it’s important that we reduce our energy consumption to protect the environment.)

Para ahorrar dinero, mi amigo dice que reduzcamos nuestros gastos innecesarios. (To save money, my friend says we should reduce our unnecessary expenses.)

El jefe exige que reduzcamos el desperdicio de materiales para ser más eficientes. (The boss demands that we reduce material waste to be more efficient.)

Aunque no sea fácil, es crucial que reduzcamos nuestra dependencia de los combustibles fósiles. (Although it’s not easy, it’s crucial that we reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.)

Para mejorar la calidad del aire, las autoridades piden que reduzcamos las emisiones de vehículos. (To improve air quality, authorities ask that we reduce vehicle emissions.)

Aunque cueste esfuerzo, es importante que reduzcamos nuestro consumo de agua para conservar los recursos naturales. (Although it takes effort, it’s important that we reduce our water consumption to conserve natural resources.)

Para evitar el estrés, mi terapeuta recomienda que reduzca mis horas de trabajo. (To avoid stress, my therapist recommends that I reduce my work hours.)

Aunque sea un reto, es esencial que reduzcamos nuestra huella ecológica para un futuro sostenible. (Although it’s a challenge, it’s essential that we reduce our ecological footprint for a sustainable future.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Reducir (to reduce) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.