English–Spanish
“downplay” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/minimiˈθaɾ/
Example
No podemos minimizar ese problema.
We can't downplay that problem.
How to say “downplay” in Spanish
“Downplay” in Spanish is minimizar.
A large mountain pictured as a small pebble.
Example sentences with minimizar
No conviene minimizar la importancia de una buena comunicación.
It is not advisable to downplay the importance of good communication.
Tips for using minimizar
- English speakers may map minimizar directly to English minimize, but in Spanish minimizar specifically conveys downplaying importance rather than a neutral reduction in size.