Disminuyen

Disminuyen is a Spanish verb form that functions as the third-person plural present indicative of disminuir, meaning to decrease, to diminish, or to reduce. In usage, it describes actions or processes where quantities, levels, or intensities are getting smaller, and it is typically translated as "they decrease" in English.

Origin and form: disminuir derives from Latin diminuere, combining Latin minus meaning less with -ere. The present tense forms follow the regular pattern for -uir verbs in Spanish; the form disminuyen corresponds to ellos/ellas/ustedes.

Usage notes: Disminuyen is used with plural subjects such as "las ventas," "las temperaturas," or "los casos." It contrasts with "disminuye" (él/ella/Ud. disminuye) and with other verbs that express decrease, such as "bajan" or "se reducen," depending on nuance and context.

Examples: Disminuyen las temperaturas durante la noche. Las ventas disminuyen en el último trimestre. En áreas afectadas, los contagios disminuyen con las medidas adecuadas.