The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Disminuir is used to give direct orders or instructions to reduce or decrease something. For example, Disminuye la velocidad del coche. (Reduce the speed of the car.)

This verb follows the -uir to -uye spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘u’ changes to ‘uy’ in certain forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Disminuir (to decrease) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

Disminuir generally means to decrease, diminish or reduce, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To reduce or decrease something: This is the most common meaning. For example, Disminuye la velocidad del ventilador. (Reduce the speed of the fan.)

To lower or turn down: For example, Disminuye el volumen de la música. (Turn down the volume of the music.)

To lessen or diminish: For example, Disminuye tu estrés con ejercicio. (Lessen your stress with exercise.)

To decrease intensity or strength: For example, Disminuye la intensidad de las luces. (Decrease the intensity of the lights.)

Colloquially, to calm down or relax: For example, ¡Disminuye un poco, amigo! (Calm down a bit, buddy!)

Examples

Examples of Disminuir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Por favor, disminuye la velocidad. (Please slow down.)

Vamos a disminuir el volumen de la música para no molestar a los vecinos. (Let’s turn down the music so we don’t bother the neighbors.)

Mamá, disminuye la temperatura del horno. (Mom, lower the oven temperature.)

Para ahorrar energía, disminuyamos el uso del aire acondicionado. (To save energy, let’s reduce the use of air conditioning.)

Señor, le recomiendo que disminuya su ingesta de sal. (Sir, I recommend you reduce your salt intake.)

Oye amigo, disminuye un poco el tono de voz. (Hey friend, lower your voice a bit.)

En esta temporada de calor, disminuyan las actividades al aire libre. (During this hot season, reduce outdoor activities.)

Para evitar accidentes, disminuye la velocidad en las curvas. (To avoid accidents, slow down on the curves.)

Jefe, sugiero que disminuyamos los gastos operativos este trimestre. (Boss, I suggest we reduce operating expenses this quarter.)

Chicos, disminuyan el ruido para que el bebé pueda dormir. (Kids, keep it down so the baby can sleep.)

Para mejorar tu salud, disminuye el consumo de comidas grasosas. (To improve your health, reduce your intake of fatty foods.)

Oye viejo, disminuye un poco el acelerador. (Hey man, ease off the gas pedal a bit.)

Antes de viajar, disminuya el estrés con ejercicios de respiración. (Before traveling, reduce stress with breathing exercises.)

En esta crisis económica, disminuyamos los gastos innecesarios. (In this economic crisis, let’s reduce unnecessary expenses.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Disminuir (to decrease) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.