Amainar

01:32 Jan 31, 2021
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
Spanish term or phrase: Amainar
Hi,

Could you please help me translate the term "amainar" in this sentence, please?

Sentence: "Cuando la lluvia amainaba un poco, se sentía el ruido de los autos".

Context: This sentence belonging to a short story written for kids.

Thank you.
Pablo Corrales
Costa Rica
Local time: 00:42


Summary of answers provided
4 +1ease off
matt robinson
3Let up or let up a bit
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17 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
ease off


Explanation:
Or subside, or something like that.

matt robinson
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agree  MPGS: :-)
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19 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Let up or let up a bit


Explanation:
For kids, I suggest something like this.

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