How to Say "to brake" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to brake” is “frenar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tienes que frenar antes de llegar al semáforo.
You have to brake before reaching the traffic light.
El conductor frenó de golpe para evitar el accidente.
The driver braked suddenly to avoid the accident.
Mi bicicleta no frena muy bien cuando llueve.
My bike doesn't brake very well when it rains.
Using it with things
You can use this word by itself ('Tengo que frenar') or with a direct object ('Frené el coche'). It works just like the English word 'brake'.
Frenar vs. Parar
Mistake: “Using 'parar' when you mean to slow down a vehicle.”
Correction: Use 'frenar' for the action of using the brakes; 'parar' means to come to a complete stop or to stay in a place.
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