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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
noun
(figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
refrear
verb

What does "curb" mean?

  1. noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
    "He parked the car close to the curb."
  2. noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
    "The new tax is meant to act as a curb on excessive drinking."
  3. verb To control or hold back; to restrain.
    "She tried to curb her enthusiasm during the interview."

curb in a sentence

  • He parked the car close to the curb.
  • The new tax is meant to act as a curb on excessive drinking.
  • She tried to curb her enthusiasm during the interview.
  • The government introduced measures to curb inflation.

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Frequently asked questions

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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