How to Say "self-control" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “self-control” is “disciplina” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
personal restraint
Examples
Para ser un buen atleta, se necesita mucha disciplina.
To be a good athlete, you need a lot of discipline.
Ella tiene la disciplina de levantarse a las cinco cada mañana.
She has the self-control to get up at five every morning.
La falta de disciplina es un obstáculo para el éxito.
Lack of discipline is an obstacle to success.
Always Feminine
Remember that 'disciplina' is always a feminine word, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “El disciplina”
Correction: La disciplina. Always use the feminine article 'la' or 'una' with this word.
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