Brake in spanish
pronunciation: fɹ̩enoʊ part of speech: noun
brake1 = freno.
Example: And it has to be recognized that the very popularity of the scheme will always act as a brake on the most radical editorial team.more:
» antilock brake = freno antibloqueo.
Example: A few studies have tried to estimate the association between the presence of antilock brakes in a vehicle and the risk of injury in a crash.» apply + the brakes = frenar, pisar el freno.
Example: The conclusion by the article 'Children's bookstores: applying the brakes' is that the rapid growth in children's bookstores and bookselling, documented in previous surveys, may have finally reached a plateau.» a slam on the brakes = frenazo.
Example: As I turned a cyclist came from nowhere and I was inches from knocking him over and if not for a slam on the brakes, I'd have taken him down.» brake bleeding = sangrado de frenos.
Example: The first thing to keep in mind is that brake bleeding can be an unbearable pain in the butt.» brake caliper = caliper, mordaza de frenos.
Example: Aside from the normal wear and replacement of brake pads, there is not much maintenance needed for brake calipers.» brake fluid = líquido de frenos.
Example: Chapter 11 covers the following: jumpstarting; installing antifreeze; replacing radiator hose, radiator cap, thermostat and fuses; and checking brake fluid .» brake light = luz de freno, luz de frenado.
Example: Brake lights should activate whenever the driver steps on the brake pedal and be visible from a distance of 300 feet.» brake lining = forro de la zapata de freno, revestimiento de la zapata de freno.
Example: As the brake linings wear down, the footbrake pedal travel increases, so adding to your braking time.» brake pad = pastilla de frenos.
Example: Chapter 14 covers the following: checking brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, hand/emergency brake, and ignition timing; and replacing brake pads and the timing chain.» brake pedal = pedal del freno.
Example: Brake lights should activate whenever the driver steps on the brake pedal and be visible from a distance of 300 feet.» brake shoe = zapata de freno.
Example: The most common service required for drum brakes is changing the brake shoes.» brake system = sistema de frenado, sistema de frenos.
Example: The book covers the following: the starting/ignition system; the fuel system; the exhaust system, and the brake system.» disc brake = freno de disco.
Example: Chapter 14 covers the following: checking brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, hand/emergency brake, and ignition timing; and replacing brake pads and the timing chain.» drive on + Posesivo + brakes = conducir utilizando los frenos en lugar de las marchas.
Example: He's actually a very good driver and doesn't drive on his brakes.» drum brake = freno de tambor.
Example: Chapter 14 covers the following: checking brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, hand/emergency brake, and ignition timing; and replacing brake pads and the timing chain.» emergency brake = freno de emergencia.
Example: Chapter 14 covers the following: checking brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, hand/emergency brake, and ignition timing; and replacing brake pads and the timing chain.» foot brake [footbrake] = freno de pie.
Example: Cars are generally equipped with both hand brakes and foot brakes.» footbrake = freno de pie.
Example: Press hard on the footbrake several times to centralise the brake shoes inside the drum.» hand brake [handbrake] = freno de mano.
Example: Chapter 14 covers the following: checking brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, hand/emergency brake, and ignition timing; and replacing brake pads and the timing chain.» hit + the brakes = dar un frenazo, frenar de golpe.
Example: When I hit the brakes my car pulls to the right.» power-assisted brakes = servofrenos.
Example: The widely-held belief is that lightweight sports cars don't need power-assisted brakes.» power brakes = servofreno.
Example: The advent of power brakes was a milestone in automotive development.» pump + the brakes = pisar el freno repetidas veces, pisar el freno varias veces.
Example: Our latest tests show that pumping the brakes at full throttle can make a bad problem even worse.» pump + the brakes = tomarse Algo con (más) calma, aflojar el paso, ir más despacio, aflojar la marcha.
Example: The couple had plans to get married this summer, but now, they've decided to pump the brakes on their wedding!.» put + the brakes on = frenar.
Example: At the heart of the debate on Community budget and agricultural reforms has been the UK's insistence on the need to put the brakes on runaway spending on agriculture.» screeching brakes = frenazo chirriante.
Example: Make sure that what you say on a first date sounds like music to her ears, not screeching brakes.» slam + the brakes (on) = dar un frenazo, frenar de golpe.
Example: I did not see the long line of cars waiting at the light and had to slam the brakes to avoid rear ending the car in front of me.» step on + the brake pedal = pisar el pedal del freno.
Example: Brake lights should activate whenever the driver steps on the brake pedal and be visible from a distance of 300 feet.» step on + the brake(s) = pisar el freno, frenar.
Example: Older females are more likely than people in other demographic groups to cause accidents by mistakenly stepping on the gas pedal instead of the brake.brake2 = frenar.
Example: Last year the system was upgraded so the car will brake if the driver fails to react to a dangerous situation.more:
» brake + hard = dar un frenazo, frenar de golpe, frenar repentinamente.
Example: Braking hard in a car without ABS on low traction surfaces can easily result in locking up the tires if you're not an experienced driver.» brake + suddenly = dar un frenazo, frenar de golpe, frenar repentinamente.
Example: An elderly woman has died in hospital from head injuries she suffered when the public bus she was travelling on was forced to brake suddenly.» brake to + a halt = detenerse frenando, pararse frenando, frenar hasta detenerse, frenar hasta pararse.
Example: Jenna was napping in the back seat when she felt their vehicle brake to a halt.» brake to + a stop = detenerse frenando, pararse frenando, frenar hasta detenerse, frenar hasta pararse.
Example: Sometimes, while braking to a stop, the car judders just as it comes to a stop.