Preno

brake; to brake; to slow down; to stopnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

A vehicle brake or the action of braking, slowing down, or stopping by applying the brakes. It can also be used for stopping or restraining something depending on context.

Pronunciation

PREH-noh

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish freno. In Cebuano, preno can name the brake and also work as a verb meaning to brake or apply the brakes.

Variants or conjugations

to brake; braking; braked; brake it; stop; slow down

Related words and expressions

vehicle; motorcycle; brake; stop; slow; accident; road

Meaning and usage notes

Preno is the direct option for braking a vehicle. For stopping in general, hunong is broader. For slowing down without necessarily stopping, pahinay may fit.