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    Contrólate (en. Control yourself)

    /kɒntɾoˈlate/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To maintain control over oneself or a situation.
    It's important that you control yourself if you want to achieve your goals.
    Es importante que te contróles si quieres lograr tus objetivos.
    To manage reactions appropriately in difficult situations.
    When faced with a problem, control yourself and think clearly.
    Cuando te enfrentes a un problema, contrólate y piensa con claridad.
    To avoid losing self-control in stressful moments.
    In the middle of the argument, she controlled herself and didn't shout.
    En medio de la discusión, ella se contrólate y no gritó.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'controlar,' which means to exercise control or dominance over something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    control yourself before acting
    Remember to pause and reflect before reacting.
    contrólate antes de actuar
    don't control yourself too much
    It's good to let go every once in a while.
    no te contróles demasiado
    control yourself and think
    Take a moment to consider your options.
    contrólate y piensa

    Related Words

    self-control
    The ability to regulate one's own emotions and behaviors.
    autocontrol
    control
    The action of directing or influencing something.
    control
    emotional management
    The process of managing emotions to carry out tasks or activities.
    gestión emocional

    Slang Meanings

    Don't let it affect you.
    Control yourself and don’t care what they say.
    Contrólate y que no te importe lo que dicen.
    Keep a cool head.
    In the game, you have to control yourself to avoid losing.
    En el juego, tienes que contrólate para no perder.