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    Controlado (en. Controlled)

    /kontɾoˈlaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That which is restricted or managed effectively.
    The project was controlled to avoid excessive spending.
    El proyecto fue controlado para evitar gastos excesivos.
    That which behaves moderately and is not driven by impulses.
    She always acts in a controlled manner in difficult situations.
    Ella siempre actúa de manera controlada en situaciones difíciles.
    That which has been regulated or adjusted according to certain standards.
    Access to the system is controlled by passwords.
    El acceso al sistema está controlado por contraseñas.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'controlar', which comes from the Latin 'contrarotulus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have everything under control
    To be in control of a situation.
    tener todo controlado
    to control expenses
    To manage money so as not to overspend.
    controlar los gastos
    controlled by anxiety
    To feel that anxiety drives your actions.
    controlado por la ansiedad

    Related Words

    control
    Action of dominating or managing something.
    control
    management
    The process of managing resources.
    gestión
    domination
    Exercise of power or control over something.
    dominación

    Slang Meanings

    To be firm or not to be swayed.
    He is always controlled; he doesn’t let himself be influenced.
    Él siempre está controlado, no se deja influenciar.
    To keep things in order.
    Everything is under control at the party.
    Todo está controlado en la fiesta.