The Portuguese verb "reduzir" means "to reduce" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "reduzir" across all 5 tenses. New to Portuguese verbs? Start with the Portuguese verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "reduzir" in the Present Tense
Presente do indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | reduzo |
| tu | you (informal) | reduzes |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | reduz |
| nós | we | reduzimos |
| vós | you all (formal) | reduzis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | reduzem |
Ele reduz os gastos mensais.
He reduces monthly expenses.
How to Conjugate "reduzir" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfeito simples Actions completed in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | reduzi |
| tu | you (informal) | reduziste |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | reduziu |
| nós | we | reduzimos |
| vós | you all (formal) | reduzistes |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | reduziram |
Ele reduziu o peso.
He reduced the weight.
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Pretérito imperfeito Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | reduzia |
| tu | you (informal) | reduzias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | reduzia |
| nós | we | reduzíamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | reduzíeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | reduziam |
Ele reduzia os custos da empresa.
He used to reduce company costs.
How to Conjugate "reduzir" in the Future Tense
Futuro do presente Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | reduzirei |
| tu | you (informal) | reduzirás |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | reduzirá |
| nós | we | reduziremos |
| vós | you all (formal) | reduzireis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | reduzirão |
Ele reduzirá o tempo de espera.
He will reduce the waiting time.
How to Conjugate "reduzir" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| eu | I | reduziria |
| tu | you (informal) | reduzirias |
| ele/ela/você | he/she/you (formal) | reduziria |
| nós | we | reduziríamos |
| vós | you all (formal) | reduziríeis |
| eles/elas/vocês | they/you all | reduziriam |
Ela reduziria o custo da viagem.
She would reduce the trip cost.
Frequently Asked Questions About "reduzir"
Is "reduzir" regular or irregular in Portuguese?
"Reduzir" is an irregular Portuguese verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "reduzir" mean in English?
The Portuguese verb "reduzir" means "to reduce" in English.
How do you conjugate "reduzir" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente do indicativo): eu → reduzo, tu → reduzes, ele/ela/você → reduz, nós → reduzimos, vós → reduzis, eles/elas/vocês → reduzem.
How many tenses does "reduzir" have in Portuguese?
"Reduzir" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Portuguese: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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