controlado
“controlado” means “controlled” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
controlled
Also: supervised, checked
📝 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.
composed
Also: restrained, self-controlled
📝 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.
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Words that translate to "controlado" in Spanish:
checked→composed→controlled→restrained→self-controlled→supervised→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: controlado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'controlado' to describe a feminine plural noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Controlado' is the past participle of the verb 'controlar.' 'Controlar' came into Spanish from the French word 'contrôle,' which originally referred to a register or ledger used to verify financial accounts. The concept evolved from simply checking things to managing and regulating them.
First recorded: Mid-19th century (in its modern Spanish usage)
Cognates (Related words)
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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.