diminuzione

decrease

noun dee-mee-noo-TSYOH-neh Less Common

Origin: From Latin diminutio, from diminuere 'to lessen'.

Also means

reduction

Usage Note

Diminuzione denotes a reduction in quantity, size, or intensity. The plural diminuzioni is regular. It pairs with in diminuzione ('decreasing, on the decline') — a fixed phrase common in economic and statistical reporting.

Examples

"C'è stata una diminuzione dei prezzi."

Natural Translation

There has been a decrease in prices.

Literal Translation

There-is been a decrease of-the prices.

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