freno
/ˈfɾeno/, [ˈfɾe.no]brake
Noun freno m (plural frenos)
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(automotive) brake (device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel or vehicle)
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bit (piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal)
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check, restraint (control, limit, or stop)
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see also frenos for plural only senses
Verb freno
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First-person singular (yo) present indicative form of frenar.
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Pisó el pedal del freno.
He pressed the brake pedal.
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Pisó el freno.
He pressed the brake pedal.
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Tom pisó fuerte el pedal de freno y paró en seco con un chirrido.
Tom stomped on the brake pedal and screeched to a halt.
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El otro día me di cuenta de que estaba conduciendo con el freno de mano echado. Es un milagro que el coche pudiera siquiera moverse.
The other day I noticed I was driving around with the parking brake on. It's a wonder the car could even move.
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La función del freno es la de parar el coche.
The function of the brake is to stop the car.
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El freno no está funcionando.
The brake isn't working well.
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El freno dejó de funcionar.
The brake stopped working.
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Tom puso un pie en el freno.
Tom stepped on the brake.
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