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controlo

[kõn-tɾɔ-lu]
nounmasculinepl: controlos
control
1. The power or ability to manage, direct, or regulate something
He has control over the situation.
Ele tem controlo sobre a situação.
2. A mechanism or device used to operate or regulate something
Use the remote control to change the channel.
Use o controlo remoto para mudar de canal.
3. Restraint or regulation of one's own behavior or emotions
She lost control of her emotions.
Ela perdeu o controlo das suas emoções.
4. An inspection or verification process
The customs control checked all luggage.
O controlo aduaneiro verificou todas as malas.
Synonyms
domíniocomandoregulaçãogestãofiscalização
Antonyms
descontrololibertinagemanarquia

Regional Variations

Portugal
controlo
Standard European Portuguese spelling
Brazil
controle
Brazilian Portuguese uses 'controle' without the 'o' ending

Related Idioms & Phrases

perder o controlo - to lose control
ter controlo - to be in control
controlo remoto - remote control
sob controlo - under control
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