pedal

US /ˈped.əl/
UK /ˈped.əl/
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pedal

a foot-operated lever or control, especially in a vehicle, on a musical instrument, or on a bicycle

:
Press the accelerator pedal to speed up.
Pressione o pedal do acelerador para acelerar.
The pianist used the sustain pedal to create a richer sound.
O pianista usou o pedal de sustain para criar um som mais rico.
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pedalar

to operate the pedals of a bicycle or other vehicle with one's feet

:
She learned to pedal her bike without training wheels.
Ela aprendeu a pedalar sua bicicleta sem rodinhas de apoio.
He had to pedal hard to keep up with the group.
Ele teve que pedalar forte para acompanhar o grupo.