No. 4,781 in Spanish
controla
"Controla" means "controls" or "he/she/it controls."
In a sentence
Él controla la máquina en el taller.
He controls the machine in the workshop.
In this sentence, 'controla' is used to indicate operating or managing a mechanical device or process.
Ella controla sus emociones durante situaciones difíciles.
She controls her emotions during difficult situations.
Here, 'controla' describes managing or regulating personal feelings or reactions effectively.
El gobierno controla las fronteras del país.
The government controls the country's borders.
In this context, 'controla' signifies overseeing and governing a territory or boundary.
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