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    Regulador (en. Regulator)

    /reɡu.laˈðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device that controls and adjusts the operation of a system.
    The voltage regulator protects the electrical circuits.
    El regulador de voltaje protege los circuitos eléctricos.
    Person responsible for establishing norms or guidelines.
    The regulator of the energy sector imposes tariffs on companies.
    El regulador del sector energético impone tarifas a las empresas.
    Element that limits or balances a process.
    The pressure regulator in the plant prevents overloads.
    El regulador de la presión en la planta evita sobrecargas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'regulator', which comes from the verb 'regulare', meaning 'to direct' or 'to adjust'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    economic regulator
    Entity that supervises the economy and finance.
    regulador económico
    traffic regulator
    Person or device that controls the flow of vehicles.
    regulador de tráfico
    temperature regulator
    Instrument that maintains temperature at a specific level.
    regulador de temperatura

    Related Words

    regular
    Establish norms or parameters.
    regular
    regulation
    Action of regulating or establishing rules.
    regulación
    automatic regulator
    Device that adjusts automatically without human intervention.
    regulador automático

    Slang Meanings

    In the field of music, refers to an effect that modulates sound.
    The regulator in my guitar pedal creates a smoother sound.
    El regulador en mi pedal de guitarra crea un sonido más suave.
    In financial slang, it can refer to an agency that supervises markets.
    The stock market regulator is evaluating new reforms.
    El regulador del mercado bursátil está evaluando nuevas reformas.