brake
US /breɪk/
UK /breɪk/
1.
freno
a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels
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She pressed the brake pedal firmly.
Ella pisó el pedal del freno con firmeza.
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The car's brakes squealed as it came to a sudden stop.
Los frenos del coche chirriaron al detenerse bruscamente.
1.
frenar
to slow down or stop a vehicle by using a brake
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He had to brake suddenly to avoid hitting the deer.
Tuvo que frenar bruscamente para evitar atropellar al ciervo.
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The driver failed to brake in time and caused an accident.
El conductor no logró frenar a tiempo y causó un accidente.