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    Moderación (en. Moderation)

    /modeɾaˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of finding a balance in actions or behaviors.
    Moderation in diet is key to good health.
    La moderación en la dieta es clave para una buena salud.
    Control over excesses in behavior.
    Moderation in alcohol consumption is very important.
    La moderación en el consumo de alcohol es muy importante.
    Attitude of not carrying out extreme actions.
    The moderator promoted moderation during the discussion.
    El moderador promovió la moderación durante la discusión.

    Etymology

    Derives from the Latin 'moderatio', which means 'measure' or 'control'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    moderation in everything
    Refers to the idea that in life it is important not to take anything to the extreme.
    moderación en todo
    act with moderation
    Means to behave in a balanced and prudent manner.
    actuar con moderación
    moderation required
    Indicates that control and limitation are needed in a specific situation.
    moderación requerida

    Related Words

    moderate
    To limit or put control on something.
    moderar
    moderator
    Person responsible for controlling or directing a debate.
    moderador
    moderate
    Acting with moderation, prudent.
    moderado

    Slang Meanings

    To do it halfway
    At the party, everyone agreed that it had to be done halfway to avoid exaggerating.
    En la fiesta, todos estaban de acuerdo en que había que hacerlo a medias para no exagerar.
    Without exaggerating
    I always try to eat without exaggerating the portions.
    Siempre trato de comer sin exagerar en las porciones.