controlarse

controlarse

To restrain or control oneself.

Here, 'controlarme' refers to self-regulation or restraint, emphasizing personal effort to avoid a specific action.

Debo controlarme para no decir algo indebido.

I must control myself to avoid saying something inappropriate.

In this example, 'se controla' is used to express the effort of managing emotions and behaviors under provocation or stress.

Él se controla cuando está enojado para no gritar.

He controls himself when angry to avoid shouting.

Here, 'controlarnos' refers to the collective self-regulation expected in a formal setting, signifying appropriate behavior based on context.

Es importante controlarnos durante reuniones formales.

It is important to control ourselves during formal meetings.