controlado (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Adjective

Phonetic Transcription

• /kontɾoˈlaðo/

Translation Options into English

• Controlled
• Regulated
• Managed

Meaning and Usage

"Controlado" is an adjective that describes something that is under control, regulated, or managed effectively. In Spanish, it is often used in legal contexts to refer to situations, processes, or actions that adhere to laws, regulations, or established procedures. The term is moderately frequent in both oral and written communication, particularly in formal settings such as law, governance, and management.

Example Sentences

1. La producción de sustancias químicas debe ser controlado por las autoridades.

2. The production of chemical substances must be controlled by the authorities.

3. El uso de drones en la ciudad está controlado por una normativa específica.

4. The use of drones in the city is controlled by specific regulations.

5. El acceso a la información confidencial debe ser controlado en todo momento.

6. Access to confidential information must be controlled at all times.

Idiomatic Expressions

In Spanish, the term "controlado" is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions but can appear in phrases that emphasize regulation and management.

1. Tener todo bajo controlado.
2. To have everything under control.
3. Es importante tener todo bajo controlado antes de una reunión.

4. It’s important to have everything under control before a meeting.

5. Sentirse controlado por las circunstancias.

6. To feel controlled by circumstances.
7. A veces, cuando el trabajo es abrumador, me siento controlado por las circunstancias.

8. Sometimes, when work is overwhelming, I feel controlled by the circumstances.

9. Un sistema controlado es un sistema seguro.

10. A controlled system is a safe system.
11. En la gestión de riesgos, un sistema controlado es un sistema seguro.
12. In risk management, a controlled system is a safe system.

Etymology

"Controlado" comes from the verb "controlar," which traces its origins to the Latin term "contrarotulare," meaning to compare records of accounts. The prefix "con-" implies together or with, while "rotulus" refers to a roll of paper or a scroll, indicating oversight.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms:
• Regulador
• Supervisado

• Dominado

• Antonyms:

• Descontrolado (Uncontrolled)
• Libre (Free)
• Caótico (Chaotic)