frenos
/fɾenos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "brakes" is translated into Spanish as frenos.
The related verb used to express the action of braking or slowing down is frenar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is freno. Because frenos is a masculine noun, it is used with the masculine article los to form los frenos.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɾenos/
Did you know?
- The word freno can also refer to the anatomical fold of tissue under the tongue or lip, known in English as the 'frenulum'.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase poner el freno de mano refers not only to a car's parking brake but also to slowing down the pace of a romantic relationship.
- In many Spanish-speaking car repair shops, you might hear the term pastillas de freno used specifically for 'brake pads', which literally translates to 'brake tablets'.
Examples in context
- Alguien cortó los frenos.Somebody cut the brakes.This sentence is useful for describing an action involving the frenos.Tatoeba #1175312 by marcelostockle, translation #1175315 by marcelostockle
- No funcionaban los frenos.The brakes didn't work.This sentence is useful for describing the functionality of the frenos.Tatoeba #1333698 by Shishir, translation #2523399 by CK
- Algo anda mal con los frenos.Something is wrong with the brakes.This sentence is useful for describing a problem with the frenos.Tatoeba #2067276 by marcelostockle, translation #34106 by CK
- Mi auto necesita nuevos frenosMy car needs new brakes
- Debemos revisar los sistemas de frenado antes de emprender un viaje largoWe should check the braking systems before embarking on a long trip
- Necesito cambiar los frenos delanteros de mi coche.I need to change the front brakes on my car.
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir repuestos para el sistema de frenos?Where can I get spare parts for the braking system?
- ¡Cuidado! El coche de allá adelante no tiene frenos.Careful! The car up ahead has no brakes.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are inspecting Javier's car in the driveway.
- Sofía¿Escuchaste un ruido extraño en los frenos?Did you hear a strange noise in the brakes?
- JavierSí, los frenos suenan muy mal.Yes, the brakes sound very bad.
- SofíaDebemos llevar el coche al mecánico hoy.We should take the car to the mechanic today.
- JavierTienes razón, es peligroso conducir así.You are right, it is dangerous to drive like this.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
