This is the 3507th most frequent Spanish word.
freno
"Freno" means "brake" or "restraint" in English.
Refers to the device in cars used to slow down or stop motion.
El freno del coche estaba un poco desgastado.
The car's brake was slightly worn.
Used metaphorically to indicate a pause or moment of reflection before acting.
Necesitas un freno en la vida para no tomar decisiones impulsivas.
You need a brake in life to not make impulsive decisions.
Describes a tool used in horseback riding for controlling the animal.