regulación
“regulación” means “regulation” in Spanish (the act of controlling or adjusting something).
regulation
Also: adjustment, rule
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La regulación del tráfico es necesaria en las ciudades grandes.
A2Traffic regulation is necessary in big cities.
Necesitamos una mejor regulación del termostato.
B1We need a better adjustment of the thermostat.
El gobierno aprobó una nueva regulación para las redes sociales.
B2The government approved a new regulation for social networks.
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Quick Quiz: regulación
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What is the correct way to say 'the regulations' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'regulatio', which comes from 'regula', meaning a 'rule' or 'straight edge' (like a ruler).
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'regulación' mean the same thing as 'regla'?
Not exactly. 'Regla' usually refers to one specific rule (like in a game), while 'regulación' refers to the broader act of controlling a system or a set of official government rules.
Why does the accent disappear in the plural?
In Spanish, adding '-es' to a word ending in 'n' changes the syllable stress. The accent mark is no longer needed to show you where to emphasize the word.
Is 'regulación' used for emotions?
Yes! 'Regulación emocional' is a common term used by psychologists to describe how people manage their feelings.