B1 — Intermediateverb
frenare
to brake / to hold back
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rallentarebloccarelimitaretrattenere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
accelerarespingereliberarelasciare andare
Usage note
'Frenare' is used literally (braking a vehicle) and figuratively (holding back emotions, impulses). 'Frenare le lacrime' = to hold back tears. 'Frenata' = a braking action.
Example
"Ho frenato all'improvviso per evitare il gatto."
"I braked suddenly to avoid the cat."
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