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brake in Portuguese

brake in Portuguese is freio, travão, embalete — brake means a device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.

brake in Portuguese

freio
noun
freio
noun
A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]
travão
noun
A device used to slow or stop the motion of a wheel, or of a vehicle, usually by friction (although other resistive forces, such as electromagnetic fields or aerodynamic drag, can also be used); also, the controls or apparatus used to engage such a mechanism such as the pedal in a car. [from 18th c.]
embalete
noun
(chiefly, _, nautical) The handle of a pump.
freiar
verb
(intransitive) To operate a brake or brakes.
travar
verb
(intransitive) To operate a brake or brakes.
freiar
verb
(intransitive) To be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking.
frear
verb
(intransitive) To be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking.

What does "brake" mean?

  1. noun A device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.
    "She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road."
  2. verb To slow down or stop a vehicle by using its brakes.
    "He braked hard as the light turned red."

brake in a sentence

  • She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road.
  • The mechanic replaced the worn brake pads.
  • He braked hard as the light turned red.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "brake" in Portuguese?

"brake" in Portuguese is freio, travão, embalete. brake means: A device that slows or stops a vehicle or machine, usually by friction, or the pedal or lever used to apply it.

How do you use "brake" in a sentence?

Example: "She slammed on the brakes to avoid the deer in the road." In Portuguese, "brake" is freio, travão, embalete.

Are there other ways to say "brake" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 6 translations listed for "brake": freio, travão, embalete, freiar, travar, frear.

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