controles
“controles” means “controls” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
controls, checkpoints
Also: remote controls, tests
📝 In Action
Los controles del avión son muy complejos.
A2The airplane's controls are very complex.
Hay muchos controles de seguridad en el aeropuerto.
A2There are many security checkpoints at the airport.
¿Dónde están los controles de la consola?
A1Where are the console controllers?
(that) you control
Also: (that) you check
📝 In Action
Es importante que controles tus gastos este mes.
B1It is important that you control your spending this month.
Dudo que tú controles toda la situación.
B1I doubt that you control the whole situation.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: controles
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'controles' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
From French 'contrôle', which originally came from 'contre-rôle', meaning a duplicate register used to verify accounts.
First recorded: 18th century (modern sense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'controles' the same as 'mandos'?
Yes, in the context of a TV or video game console, both words are used interchangeably in different Spanish-speaking countries.
Can 'controles' be used for school exams?
In some countries like Chile or Spain, 'un control' is a common way to say a quiz or a small test in class.