frenazo

el frenazo(
freh
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nah
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soh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sudden stop
Un conductor dio un frenazo sin hacer señas y fue chocado por un auto que venía detrás.A driver came to a sudden stop without signalling and was hit by a following car.
b. squeal of brakes (sound)
Los vecinos se asomaron a las ventanas cuando escucharon el frenazo.The neighbors looked out of the windows when they heard a squeal of brakes.
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