Meaning
braking
- the act of braking; a sudden deceleration of a vehicle
- a slowdown, halt, or setback (figurative)
In a sentence
Una brusca frenata ha evitato l'impatto con l'altro veicolo.
Sudden braking avoided an impact with the other vehicle.
L'economia ha subito una netta frenata negli ultimi tre mesi.
The economy experienced a clear slowdown over the last three months.
Hai sentito il rumore di quella forte frenata all'incrocio?
Did you hear the sound of that hard braking at the intersection?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| frenata | feminine · singular |
| frenate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'frenare' (to brake) using the suffix '-ata', indicating an instance of action.
- Frequently used in economic news to indicate a slowdown: 'frenata dell'inflazione'.