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Put your foot on the brake

🇬🇧 UK //pʊt jɔːr fʊt ɒn ðə breɪk// 🇺🇸 US //pʊt jʊr fʊt ɑn ðə breɪk//

Significado de Put your foot on the brake

To activate the brake of a vehicle using your foot to slow down or stop.

In simple words: Press the brake pedal of a vehicle to slow down or stop.

Put your foot on the brake en una frase

• He had to quickly put his foot on the brake to avoid hitting the deer.
• Make sure to put your foot on the brake before shifting gears.
• During the lesson, the instructor reminded her to put her foot on the brake when approaching the stop sign.
• As the light turned red, she instinctively put her foot on the brake.
• It's important to put your foot on the brake if you feel you're losing control of the vehicle.

Cómo usar Put your foot on the brake

This phrase is often used in driving contexts. It's appropriate for teaching driving instructions. Avoid using it in non-driving contexts.

Grammar pattern

put + object + on + the + brake

Memory hint

Think of a foot pressing down to 'brake' or stop a speeding car.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Put your foot on the brake

• put your foot on the brake
• press the brake
• apply the brake
• hit the brake
• slam on the brake

Synonyms for Put your foot on the brake

• decelerate
• slow down
• stop
• halt
• pause

Common mistakes with Put your foot on the brake

• Confusing 'brake' with 'break' which means to smash or separate.
• Using 'foot' when referring to other body parts.
• Saying 'on brake' instead of 'on the brake'.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Put your foot on the brake

¿Qué significa Put your foot on the brake?

Press the brake pedal of a vehicle to slow down or stop.

¿Qué significa Put your foot on the brake en español?

Press the brake pedal of a vehicle to slow down or stop.

¿Cuál es la definición de Put your foot on the brake?

To activate the brake of a vehicle using your foot to slow down or stop.

¿Cómo se usa Put your foot on the brake en una frase?

He had to quickly put his foot on the brake to avoid hitting the deer.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Put your foot on the brake?

Make sure to put your foot on the brake before shifting gears.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Put your foot on the brake?

Algunas alternativas comunes son decelerate, slow down, stop, halt, pause.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Put your foot on the brake?

Suele combinarse con put your foot on the brake, press the brake, apply the brake, hit the brake, slam on the brake.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Put your foot on the brake?

Confusing 'brake' with 'break' which means to smash or separate. Using 'foot' when referring to other body parts. Saying 'on brake' instead of 'on the brake'.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Put your foot on the brake?

US: //pʊt jʊr fʊt ɑn ðə breɪk//, UK: //pʊt jɔːr fʊt ɒn ðə breɪk//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Put your foot on the brake?

This phrase is often used in driving contexts. It's appropriate for teaching driving instructions. Avoid using it in non-driving contexts.