What does "refrenar" mean in English?

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Spanish

refrenar

English

to restrain

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Alternative translations of "refrenar"

to curb
to hold back
to control
to check

Examples of how to use "refrenar" in Spanish

Spanish
Tuvo que refrenar su ira.
English
He had to restrain his anger.
Spanish
Yo refreno mis impulsos con la respiración
English
I restrain my impulses with breathing.
Spanish
Ayer ella refrenó su risa en clase
English
Yesterday she held back her laughter in class.
Spanish
De niño, refrenaba mis risas
English
As a child, I restrained my laughter.
Spanish
Mañana refrenaré la ira y hablaré
English
Tomorrow I will control my anger and speak.

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Tuvo que refrenar su ira.

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