No. 3,507 in Spanish
freno
"Freno" means "brake" or "restraint" in English.
In a sentence
El freno del coche estaba un poco desgastado.
The car's brake was slightly worn.
Refers to the device in cars used to slow down or stop motion.
Necesitas un freno en la vida para no tomar decisiones impulsivas.
You need a brake in life to not make impulsive decisions.
Used metaphorically to indicate a pause or moment of reflection before acting.
El caballo llevaba un freno en la boca para ser controlado.
The horse wore a bit in its mouth for control.
Describes a tool used in horseback riding for controlling the animal.
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