freno

Meaning

Noun

1. (masculine) brake (device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel or vehicle)
2. (masculine) bit (piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal)
3. (masculine) check, restraint (control, limit, or stop)
4. (Mexico,in-plural,masculine) braces (device for straightening teeth)

Verb

first-person singular present indicative of frenar

Hyphenated as

fre‧no

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfɾeno/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin frēnum. Cognate with Portuguese freio and French frein.

Sentences

Además al soltar el acelerador se rebaja la relación para un mayor freno motor .

In addition, releasing the accelerator lowers the ratio for greater engine braking.