This is the 2208th most frequent Spanish word.
frenó
"Frenó" means "braked" or "slowed down."
In this sentence, 'frenó' is used in the literal sense of applying brakes to halt movement.
El ciclista frenó antes de llegar al cruce.
The cyclist stopped before reaching the intersection.
Here, 'frenó' is metaphorically used to indicate a slowing down or cessation of an activity or trend.
La economía frenó su crecimiento el último trimestre.
The economy slowed down its growth in the last quarter.
In this context, 'frenó' conveys the idea of controlling or holding back emotions or impulses.