What does "frenazo" mean in English?

Learn the English meaning of "frenazo" with examples and practice

Spanish

frenazo

English

sudden brake

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download

Alternative translations of "frenazo"

hard brake
abrupt stop
sharp stop
quick brake

Examples of how to use "frenazo" in Spanish

Spanish
Pegó un frenazo para no chocar.
English
He slammed on the brakes to avoid crashing.
Spanish
El coche dio un fuerte frenazo.
English
The car made a sudden stop.
Spanish
Di un frenazo cuando vi al perro.
English
I slammed on the brakes when I saw the dog.
Spanish
El frenazo asustó a los pasajeros.
English
The sudden stop scared the passengers.
Spanish
La conductora dio una gran frenaza.
English
The driver made a big braking maneuver.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "frenazo" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

Test Yourself with Flashcards

Card 1 of 5
Score: 0/0
Translate to English
Pegó un frenazo para no chocar.

Learn 20,000 Spanish words in context

Master Spanish vocabulary with our scientifically-proven spaced repetition app

Free to download
What does "frenazo" mean in English? | Habladoo