controlar

Senses

1. 1.

   to control

   to exercise authority or management over; to regulate or direct

2. 2.

   to monitor; to check

   to observe or inspect in order to verify condition or performance

3. 3.

   to keep in check; to restrain

   to suppress or hold back an emotion, impulse, or behavior

4. 4.

   to verify; to verify the accuracy of

   to examine or confirm the correctness of data or information

Examples

• "É importante controlar as despesas para não gastar demais."

  It's important to control expenses so you don't spend too much.

• "O médico quer controlar minha pressão arterial regularmente."

  The doctor wants to monitor my blood pressure regularly.

• "Preciso controlar minha raiva nessas situações difíceis."

  I need to keep my anger in check in these difficult situations.

Usage

Highly frequent verb in Brazilian Portuguese. Can mean "to control" (exercise command), "to monitor/check" (observe status), or "to restrain" (suppress emotions). Often paired with reflexive "se" when expressing emotional self-control: "controlar-se" (to control oneself). Avoid confusing with "controlador" (controller/controlling person, as an adjective).