Remember that 'controla' can mean 'he controls,' 'she controls,' or 'you (formal) control.' Spanish often leaves out the subject pronoun (él, ella, usted) when the meaning is clear.

The Hidden 'You'

Extremely common; used whenever describing who or what is currently managing or regulating something.

Negative Commands are Different

The informal affirmative command form (`tú` command) for almost all regular verbs is exactly the same as the 'he/she/it' form in the present tense. For 'controlar', the command is 'controla'.

Informal Commands are Easy

Commonly used when giving a direct, informal instruction.

Learn the meaning of the Spanish word 'controla,' which functions as both the third person present tense ('he/she controls') and the informal command ('Control!'). Includes full conjugation of 'controlar'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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