What is the Spanish word for "deceleration"?

Learn how to say "deceleration" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

deceleration

Spanish

desaceleración

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Alternative translations of "deceleration"

reducción
frenado
disminución
ralentización

Examples of how to use "deceleration" in Spanish

English
The car's deceleration was sudden.
Spanish
La desaceleración del coche fue repentina.
English
The car's sudden deceleration surprised the passengers
Spanish
La desaceleración repentina del coche sorprendió a los pasajeros.
English
Scientists measured deceleration during the crash test
Spanish
Los científicos midieron la desaceleración durante la prueba de choque.
English
A gentle deceleration makes driving safer for everyone
Spanish
Una desaceleración suave hace que la conducción sea más segura para todos.
English
Sudden deceleration can cause injuries to passengers
Spanish
Una desaceleración repentina puede causar lesiones a los pasajeros.

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