This is the 3190th most frequent Portuguese word.
controla
"Controla" means "controls" in English.
The word 'controla' here signifies the act of managing or overseeing financial matters within the business.
Ela controla as finanças da sua empresa.
She manages the finances of her company.
In this sentence, 'controla' refers to the act of limiting or adjusting the velocity of the car as per need.
O motorista controla a velocidade do veículo na estrada.
The driver controls the speed of the vehicle on the road.
Here, 'controla' describes the act of consciously regulating and maintaining balance over one's feelings.