12-fold reduction

Spanish translation: reduce aproximadamente 12 veces

12:37 Aug 15, 2006
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Medical - Law (general) /
English term or phrase: 12-fold reduction
There is evidence that circumcision results in an approximately 12-fold reduction in the incidence of UTI during infancy
Muriel Deimundo
Local time: 04:21
Spanish translation:reduce aproximadamente 12 veces
Explanation:
Yo lo diría así
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Elizabeth Ardans
Uruguay
Local time: 04:21
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Gracias a todos!
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Summary of answers provided
5... reduce la incidencia de... en una doceava parte
Ladybug70
4reduce aproximadamente 12 veces
Elizabeth Ardans
4una incidencia 12 veces menor de que se produzca ...
Marta Riosalido


  

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reduce aproximadamente 12 veces


Explanation:
Yo lo diría así

Elizabeth Ardans
Uruguay
Local time: 04:21
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Gracias a todos!
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una incidencia 12 veces menor de que se produzca ...


Explanation:
orta

Marta Riosalido
Spain
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... reduce la incidencia de... en una doceava parte


Explanation:
1. Divided into a specified number of parts: fivefold.
American Heritage Dictionary
Si reduzco algo doce veces (su misma cantidad) me va dar un número "súper" negativo ;o)

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