refreno

Noun masculine B2 #13455 most common

Translations

Can refer to both literal and figurative brakes.

El freno del coche no funcionaba correctamente, lo que provocó un susto en la carretera.

The car's brake wasn't working properly, which caused a scare on the road.

El freno del coche no funcionaba correctamente, lo que representaba un gran peligro.

The car's brake was not working properly, which posed a great danger.