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foot brake

[/fʊt breɪk/]
nounpl: foot brakes
freio de pé
1. A brake in a vehicle that is operated by pressing a pedal with the foot
The foot brake is used to slow down or stop the car.
O freio de pé é usado para desacelerar ou parar o carro.
2. A braking mechanism activated by foot pressure on a pedal, typically found in automobiles
Always test your foot brake before driving on the highway.
Sempre teste o freio de pé antes de dirigir na rodovia.
Synonyms
brake pedalfoot pedal brake
Antonyms
hand brakeparking brake

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
freio de pé
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
freio de pé
common usage in automotive context
Portugal
travão de pé
Portuguese European equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the brakes
step on the brake
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