Translation of Spanish word "control" to English
control
/kɔn.tɾol/
Meaning
Nounthe power or right to direct or regulate something.
How to use
Control ('control / inspection / monitoring') is masculine (plural: controles). It is a noun, not a verb, though controló is the preterite of controlar. Control de calidad — Quality control. Mando a distancia / control remoto — Remote control.
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control
Example
El gobierno necesita controlar la inflación.
The government needs to control inflation.
El equipo necesita controlar la pelota.
The team needs to control the ball.
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- control de calidad— quality control
- control remoto— remote control
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What does the Spanish word "control" mean?▼
The Spanish word "control" means "control" in English.
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