controlar
/kontɾoˈlaɾ/, [kõn̪.t̪ɾoˈlaɾ]check, control
Verb controlar (first-person singular present controlo, first-person singular preterite controlé, past participle controlado)
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to control, to rein in
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to manage, to handle (e.g. managing symptoms, pain, stress or emotions)
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to monitor, to check, to supervise, to oversee, to verify, to regulate, to check on
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(reflexive) to be controlled, to be managed
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(reflexive) to be monitored, to be checked
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(reflexive) to get a grip (i.e. to control oneself)
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Le fue muy difícil controlar sus emociones.
It was very difficult for her to control her emotions.
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A Tom no le gusta no ser capaz de controlar a María.
Tom doesn't like not being able to control Mary.
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Tom hizo lo que pudo para controlar su temperamento.
Tom did his best to keep temper under control.
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Ella no puede controlar sus emociones.
She can't control her emotions.
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No me puedo controlar.
I can't control myself.
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Bob no podía controlar su ira.
Bob could not control his anger.
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Tom no puede controlar a sus hijos.
Tom can't control his children.
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Desearía averiguar como controlar mi apetito.
I wish I could figure out how to control my appetite.
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Montoya tiene una báscula digital en el baño y la usa una vez por semana para controlar su peso.
Montoya has a digital scale in the bathroom and uses it once a week to control his weight.
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Un observatorio regional será dirigido para controlar la ejecución del plan.
A regional observatory will be directed to monitor the execution of the plan.
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