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    Controlaban (en. Controlled)

    /kon.tro.la.βan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Exercised dominance or influence over something or someone.
    They controlled the situation firmly.
    Ellos controlaban la situación con mano firme.
    Maintained the operation or order of something.
    They controlled traffic in the city during rush hour.
    Controlaban el tráfico en la ciudad durante la hora pico.
    Regularly checked the condition of something.
    The technicians controlled the machinery to prevent failures.
    Los técnicos controlaban la maquinaria para evitar fallos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'controlare', which means 'to count again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to control the situation
    To maintain order in a complicated context.
    controlar la situación
    to control expenses
    To regulate the use of money so as not to exceed the budget.
    controlar los gastos

    Related Words

    control
    Action of dominating or directing something.
    control
    controller
    Person or device that exerts control.
    controlador

    Slang Meanings

    To be in charge of something.
    He always wants to control everything we do.
    Él siempre quiere controlar todo lo que hacemos.
    To have control over a complicated situation.
    Although it seems chaotic, she controls the situation.
    Aunque parece caótico, ella controla la situación.