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Poner freno a

To put a stop to / To curb / To rein in

Word Combinations
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to put the brake on'. Describes stopping or limiting something that is growing or getting out of control.

See It in Context

Hay que poner freno al gasto descontrolado.

The uncontrolled spending needs to be curbed.

Las nuevas medidas buscan poner freno a la inflación.

The new measures aim to put a stop to inflation.

—¿Qué harán? —Poner freno a la situación antes de que empeore.

—What will they do? —Put a stop to the situation before it gets worse.

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