Meaning
decrease, reduction
- the process or result of becoming smaller, fewer, or less
In a sentence
Abbiamo registrato una netta diminuzione delle vendite questo mese.
We recorded a clear decrease in sales this month.
Le previsioni annunciano una forte diminuzione delle temperature da domani.
The forecast announces a sharp drop in temperatures starting tomorrow.
Il piano ha portato a una diminuzione degli sprechi energetici.
The plan led to a reduction in energy waste.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diminuzione | feminine · singular |
| diminuzioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always followed by the preposition 'di' to specify what is decreasing.