This is the 10760th most frequent Spanish word.
desacelerar
To slow down or decelerate.
The word 'desacelerar' is used here to indicate the action of reducing speed of a vehicle, emphasizing safety.
Es importante desacelerar el coche al acercarse a una curva.
It is important to slow down the car when approaching a curve.
'Desacelerar' in this sentence refers to decreasing the intensity or pace of activities, applied in a metaphorical sense to mental or resource use.
Debemos desacelerar el ritmo de trabajo para evitar el agotamiento.
We need to slow down the pace of work to prevent burnout.
Here, 'desacelerar' describes the gradual decrease in operational speed of a machine.