This is the 3248th most frequent Portuguese word.
diminuíram
"Diminuíram" means "they decreased" or "they reduced" in English.
In this sentence, 'diminuíram' is used to express a past action where the speed was reduced.
Eles diminuíram a velocidade ao perceber o perigo.
They slowed down upon noticing the danger.
Here, 'diminuíram' indicates a decline or reduction in sales that occurred in the past.
As vendas diminuíram após a mudança de preços.
Sales decreased after the price changes.
In this context, 'diminuíram' refers to the diminishing or reduction of available resources attributed to budget adjustments.