How to Say "controlling" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “controlling” is “controlador” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi exnovio era muy controlador y no me dejaba salir sola.
My ex-boyfriend was very controlling and wouldn't let me go out alone.
No seas tan controladora con tus amigos.
Don't be so bossy with your friends.
Tiene una personalidad controladora en el trabajo.
He has a controlling personality at work.
Gender Changes
This word changes to 'controladora' when describing a woman or a feminine object.
Using with Ser vs. Estar
Use 'ser' if it's a personality trait (he is a controlling person) and 'estar' if they are acting controlling just in this moment.
Forget the 'a' for women
Mistake: “Ella es muy controlador.”
Correction: Ella es muy controladora. (You must change the ending for women.)
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