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controlado

controlled

adjective kohn-troh-LAH-doh Rare

Also means

under control

Usage Note

Controlado is the past participle of controlar used as an adjective. It describes something being managed, regulated, or kept in check: incendio controlado (controlled fire), situación controlada (situation under control). It also describes a composed, restrained person: es muy controlado (he is very controlled/composed).

Examples

"La situación está totalmente controlada."

Natural Translation

The situation is completely under control.

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