This is the 5100th most frequent Portuguese word.
moderado
"Moderado" in English means "moderate" – not extreme or excessive.
Here, 'moderada' is used as an adjective describing someone's opinion as being not extreme or balanced.
Ele tem uma opinião moderada sobre o assunto.
He has a moderate opinion on the matter.
In this case, 'moderado' describes the weather as being average or within a reasonable range.
Hoje o clima está moderado, nem quente nem frio.
Today the weather is moderate, neither hot nor cold.
Here, 'moderou' (a verb form derived from 'moderado') means to regulate or manage something to keep it within acceptable limits.