curb in Portuguese
curb in Portuguese is freio, refrear — curb means the raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
curb in Portuguese
freio
(figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
refrear
What does "curb" mean?
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noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
"He parked the car close to the curb."
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noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
"The new tax is meant to act as a curb on excessive drinking."
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verb To control or hold back; to restrain.
"She tried to curb her enthusiasm during the interview."
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curb in a sentence
- He parked the car close to the curb.
- The child sat on the curb waiting for her mother to arrive.
- The new tax is meant to act as a curb on excessive drinking.
- Rising prices have acted as a curb on how much people spend.
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What is "curb" in Portuguese?
"curb" in Portuguese is freio, refrear. curb means: The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
How do you use "curb" in a sentence?
Example: "He parked the car close to the curb." In Portuguese, "curb" is freio, refrear.
Are there other ways to say "curb" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "curb": freio, refrear.
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