This is the 12559th most frequent Spanish word.
moderar
To moderate or to restrain.
In this sentence, 'moderar' is used to mean 'to regulate' or 'to limit', applied in the context of controlling intake.
Es importante moderar el consumo de azúcar.
It is important to moderate sugar consumption.
Here, 'moderar' means 'to guide or manage a discussion', in the sense of facilitating it effectively.
El debate estuvo bien moderado por el anfitrión.
The debate was well moderated by the host.
In this example, 'moderar' signifies 'to adjust or tone down', referring to tempering one's manner of speaking.