reducido
Lemma Details
Translation: reduced; limited; small; restricted; diminished; narrow
Part of Speech: adjective
Etymology: Derived from the past participle of the verb 'reducir' (to reduce), which comes from Latin 'reducere' (to lead back, bring back), formed from 're-' (back) and 'ducere' (to lead). The English cognate 'reduce' shares the same Latin root, making the connection between the Spanish and English terms quite transparent.
Commonality: 80%
Guessability: 90%
Register: neutral
Example Usage
El apartamento es muy reducido para una familia.
The apartment is too small for a family.
Tenemos un presupuesto reducido este año.
We have a limited budget this year.
El grupo reducido de estudiantes recibió atención personalizada.
The small group of students received personalized attention.
En un espacio tan reducido es difícil moverse.
In such a restricted space it's difficult to move.
Mnemonics
- Think of 'reduce' in English - when something is 'reducido' it has been reduced in size or scope.
- Picture a 'reduced' price tag to remember that 'reducido' means something has become smaller or less.
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Cultural Context
Commonly used in both everyday and technical contexts, particularly in discussions about economics, space, or resources. The term is neutral and doesn't carry specific cultural connotations beyond its literal meaning.
Easily Confused With
Explanation: 'Reducido' is the past participle used as an adjective, while 'reducir' is the infinitive verb form meaning 'to reduce'.
Confused word:
Necesitamos reducir los gastos.
We need to reduce expenses.
Notes: Remember that 'reducido' describes a state (something that is already reduced), while 'reducir' describes the action of reducing something.
Mnemonic: 'Reducido' ends in '-ido' like many past participles/adjectives, while 'reducir' ends in '-ir' like many infinitive verbs.
Explanation: 'Reducido' is an adjective describing something that has been reduced, while 'reducción' is a noun referring to the act or process of reduction.
Confused word:
La reducción de personal afectó a la empresa.
The staff reduction affected the company.
Notes: When you need to describe something that has been made smaller, use 'reducido'; when referring to the process itself, use 'reducción'.
Mnemonic: 'Reducción' ends in '-ción' like many Spanish nouns that correspond to '-tion' in English.