No. 3,190 in Portuguese
controla
"Controla" means "controls" in English.
In a sentence
Ela controla as finanças da sua empresa.
She manages the finances of her company.
The word 'controla' here signifies the act of managing or overseeing financial matters within the business.
O motorista controla a velocidade do veículo na estrada.
The driver controls the speed of the vehicle on the road.
In this sentence, 'controla' refers to the act of limiting or adjusting the velocity of the car as per need.
Ele controla cuidadosamente suas emoções em situações difíceis.
He carefully controls his emotions in difficult situations.
Here, 'controla' describes the act of consciously regulating and maintaining balance over one's feelings.
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