frenar
frenar
frenar(
freh
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nahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (automobile)
Hay un chirrido cada vez que freno el carro.There's a squeaking noise every time that I brake the car.
2. (to contain)
a. to check
Hicieron todo lo que podÃan para frenar la propagación de la enfermedad.They did everything they could to check the spread of the disease.
b. to slow down
No hubo nada que pudiéramos hacer para frenar la fuga.There was nothing that we could do to slow down the leak.
c. to curb
La pelÃcula recibió tantas buenas reseñas que él no pudo frenar su entusiasmo para verla.The movie received so many good reviews that he was unable to curb his enthusiasm to see it.
d. to restrain
Se puso tan rabioso que tuvimos que frenarle para que no matara a alguien.He became so furious that we had to restrain him so he didn't kill someone.
e. to hold back
Las tropas consiguieron frenar a los invasores durante 40 dÃas.The troops managed to hold back the invaders for 40 days.
f. to stem
El gobierno estatal está haciendo todo lo posible para frenar una ola de inmigración.The state government is doing everything possible to stem a wave of immigration.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (automobile)
a. to brake
Hay que frenar ligeramente en la nieve o perderás el control del carro.You have to brake lightly in the snow or you'll lose control of the car.
frenarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g. Miguel se lava.).
4. (to contain oneself)
a. to restrain oneself
Tenemos que hablar del comportamiento de su hijo porque le cuesta frenarse en clase.We need to talk about your son's behavior because he has trouble restraining himself in class.
frenartransitive verbintransitive verbpronominal verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (automotive)
a. to brake
2. (contener)
a. to check
3. (disminuir)
a. to curb, to slow down
los altos tipos de interés frenan a los inversoresthe high interest rates are holding investors back
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
4. (en vehÃculo)
a. to brake
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
5. (contenerse)
a. to restrain oneself
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