controlado
/kon-troh-LAH-doh/
controlled
The image shows a managed process, illustrating "controlado" as regulated.
📝 In Action
El incendio está controlado y ya no hay peligro.
B1The fire is controlled and there is no longer any danger.
Necesitamos un ambiente controlado para realizar estas pruebas.
B2We need a controlled environment to carry out these tests.
Los gastos de la empresa se mantuvieron controlados este mes.
B2The company's expenses were kept under control this month.
💡 Grammar Points
Adjective Agreement
'Controlado' is an adjective, so it must change its ending to match the thing it describes. Use 'controlada' for feminine singular (la situación), 'controlados' for masculine plural (los precios), and 'controladas' for feminine plural (las áreas).
This tranquil scene depicts someone who is composed and calm, demonstrating the meaning of "controlado."
controlado(Adjective)
composed
?calm, self-possessed
restrained
?emotionally reserved
,self-controlled
?disciplined
📝 In Action
Ella se mantuvo muy controlada durante la discusión y no gritó.
B2She remained very composed during the discussion and didn't yell.
Es un hombre controlado; nunca muestra sus emociones en público.
C1He is a restrained man; he never shows his emotions in public.
💡 Grammar Points
State vs. Quality (Ser vs. Estar)
Use 'Estar controlado' (e.g., 'Estaba controlado') to talk about a temporary state or reaction (He was calm at that moment). Use 'Ser controlado' (e.g., 'Es controlado') to describe someone's permanent personality trait (He is a restrained person).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Tone
Using 'controlado' to describe a person's demeanor often suggests a degree of formality or discipline, implying the person is intentionally keeping their emotions hidden.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: controlado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'controlado' to describe a feminine plural noun?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'controlado' only an adjective?
No, 'controlado' is technically the past participle of the verb 'controlar' (to control). We use it as an adjective (like 'finished' or 'broken' in English), but it is also used with forms of 'haber' (e.g., 'ha controlado') to create perfect tenses, meaning 'has controlled'.
What is the difference between 'controlado' and 'controlador'?
'Controlado' means something is managed or someone is composed. 'Controlador' (controlling) describes a person who tries to manage or dominate others—it describes the active behavior of controlling someone else.