No. 7,939 in Spanish
minimizar
To minimize or reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.
In a sentence
Es importante minimizar los riesgos al planificar un viaje.
It's important to minimize risks when planning a trip.
Here, 'minimizar' refers to reducing the amount or intensity of risks.
Tratamos de minimizar el impacto ambiental usando energía renovable.
We try to minimize environmental impact by using renewable energy.
Here, 'minimizar' conveys the action of lessening the negative consequences of something.
No intentes minimizar mis logros, ya que los considero significativos.
Don't try to downplay my achievements, as I consider them significant.
Here, 'minimizar' implies undervaluing or reducing the importance of something.
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