No. 3,458 in Portuguese
minimizar
To reduce to the smallest degree or amount; to lessen.
In a sentence
É importante minimizar os custos no projeto.
It's important to minimize the costs in the project.
Here, 'minimizar' is used to mean 'reduce to the least possible amount or degree', emphasizing economic efficiency.
Ele tentou minimizar os riscos antes de iniciar a viagem.
He tried to minimize the risks before starting the trip.
In this sentence, 'minimizar' refers to the effort of reducing the chances of unfavorable outcomes.
Ela costuma minimizar os problemas para deixar os colegas tranquilos.
She tends to minimize the problems to keep her colleagues calm.
'Minimizar' here means to make something seem smaller or less significant, affecting perception or response.
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