The Present Tense of reducir is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur habitually. For example, Reducimos la velocidad cuando hay mucho tráfico. (We reduce speed when there is a lot of traffic.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Reducir (to reduce) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Reducir generally means to make something smaller or less, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To decrease or diminish: For example, Reduzco mi consumo de azúcar para mantenerme saludable. (I reduce my sugar consumption to stay healthy.)

To shrink or contract: For example, El calor reduce el tamaño de algunos materiales. (Heat reduces the size of some materials.)

To simplify or summarize: For example, Reducimos los detalles complicados a puntos clave. (We reduce the complicated details to key points.)

To lower or bring down: For example, La policía reduce la velocidad del tráfico en esta zona. (The police reduce the traffic speed in this area.)

To convert or change: For example, Reducimos los ingredientes sólidos a polvo. (We reduce the solid ingredients to powder.)

To subdue or defeat (colloquial): For example, Los jugadores rivales nos reducen en el campo. (The rival players reduce us on the field.)

Examples

Examples of Reducir in the Present Tense

Yo reduzco mi consumo de plástico para ayudar al medio ambiente. (I reduce my plastic consumption to help the environment.)

Mi empresa reduce las emisiones de carbono mediante el uso de energía renovable. (My company reduces carbon emissions by using renewable energy.)

Los científicos reducen el riesgo de enfermedades al investigar nuevos tratamientos. (Scientists reduce the risk of diseases by researching new treatments.)

En la oficina, reducimos el desperdicio de papel al imprimir solo lo necesario. (At the office, we reduce paper waste by only printing what is necessary.)

Para bajar de peso, reducís las porciones de comida y hacéis más ejercicio. (To lose weight, you reduce food portions and exercise more.)

Los gobiernos reducen los impuestos para estimular la economía en tiempos difíciles. (Governments reduce taxes to stimulate the economy during tough times.)

En la cocina, reducimos el caldo para que tenga más sabor. (In the kitchen, we reduce the broth to make it more flavorful.)

Los atletas reducen el riesgo de lesiones al calentar y estirar antes de entrenar. (Athletes reduce the risk of injury by warming up and stretching before training.)

Para ahorrar dinero, reducís los gastos innecesarios y buscáis ofertas. (To save money, you reduce unnecessary expenses and look for deals.)

Las empresas reducen los costos de producción para ser más competitivas. (Companies reduce production costs to be more competitive.)

En la clase de yoga, reducimos el estrés al concentrarnos en la respiración. (In yoga class, we reduce stress by focusing on our breathing.)

Los padres reducen el tiempo de pantalla de sus hijos para fomentar actividades más saludables. (Parents reduce their children’s screen time to encourage healthier activities.)

Para mejorar la calidad del aire, reducimos las emisiones de vehículos y fábricas. (To improve air quality, we reduce emissions from vehicles and factories.)

En la universidad, reducís la carga de trabajo al organizar mejor vuestro tiempo. (In college, you reduce your workload by better managing your time.)

Los chefs reducen las salsas para que tengan una consistencia más espesa. (Chefs reduce sauces to make them thicker in consistency.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Reducir (to reduce) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.