What does "frenar" mean in English?

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Spanish

frenar

English

brake

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Alternative translations of "frenar"

slow down
stop
restrain
curb

Examples of how to use "frenar" in Spanish

Spanish
Frenó bruscamente para evitar el accidente.
English
He suddenly braked to avoid the accident.
Spanish
Yo freno el coche en la esquina.
English
I brake the car at the corner.
Spanish
Ayer frenaste muy de golpe.
English
Yesterday you braked very abruptly.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, frenaba despacio siempre.
English
When I was a child, I always braked slowly.
Spanish
Mañana frenaré si veo lluvia.
English
Tomorrow I will brake if I see rain.

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Frenó bruscamente para evitar el accidente.

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