reduïda

reduïda is the feminine singular past participle of the Catalan verb reduir, meaning "reduced" in English. It is used both as a past participle in compound tenses (for example, ha reduït, has reduït) and as an adjective to describe a feminine noun that has been reduced or diminished.

Etymology and orthography: reduir derives from Latin reducere, meaning to lead back or to bring back, and by extension to diminish or lessen in Catalan. The feminine singular form reduïda includes a diaeresis over the ï to indicate that the i forms a separate syllable from the preceding u, preserving the intended pronunciation. The masculine singular is reduït, and other number/gender forms are reduïts (masculine plural) and reduïdes (feminine plural).

Forms and agreement:

- Masculine singular: reduït

- Feminine singular: reduïda

- Masculine plural: reduïts

- Feminine plural: reduïdes

Usage notes: As a past participle, reduïda agrees with feminine singular nouns when used attributively, and with the subject in verbal periphrases such as he reduït (I have reduced) or ha reduït (he/she has reduced). As an adjective, it commonly describes quantities, measures, or conditions that have been diminished, for example, "la mida reduïda" (the reduced size) or "un nombre reduït" (a reduced number). The expression "reduïda a" can indicate limitation to a certain amount or value, as in "reduïda a dues hores" (reduced to two hours).

See also: Catalan language, past participles, reduir, Catalan orthography.

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