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    Controlador (en. Controller)

    /kontɾoˈlaðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has the responsibility of controlling or directing certain activities.
    The air traffic controller must maintain safety in the airspace.
    El controlador de tráfico aéreo debe mantener la seguridad en el espacio aéreo.
    A device or software that regulates the operation of a machine or system.
    The printer controller needs to be updated to function correctly.
    El controlador de la impresora necesita ser actualizado para funcionar correctamente.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dream controller
    A person who acts in the dreams of others.
    controlador de sueños
    quality controller
    A person or system responsible for verifying the quality of products or services.
    controlador de calidad
    traffic controller
    A person in charge of directing vehicular or air traffic.
    controlador de tráfico

    Related Words

    control
    The action of directing or regulating something.
    control
    direction
    The action of guiding something towards a destination.
    dirección
    management
    The action of administering or managing resources.
    gestión

    Slang Meanings

    A controller in the field of administration who tends to be authoritarian.
    That boss is a controller; he always wants to know everything we do.
    Ese jefe es un controlador, siempre quiere saber todo lo que hacemos.
    A person who tries to control or dominate their friends in social situations.
    Don't be controlling; let others choose what they want to do.
    No seas controlador, deja que los demás elijan lo que quieren hacer.