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regulators

[/ˈrɛɡjəleɪtərz/]
noun
reguladores
1. Persons or organizations that supervise and enforce compliance with rules or laws
Financial regulators oversee banking institutions.
Os reguladores financeiros supervisionam as instituições bancárias.
2. Devices or mechanisms that control or adjust the rate, amount, or degree of something
The temperature regulators maintain consistent heat levels.
Os reguladores de temperatura mantêm níveis de calor consistentes.
3. Officials appointed to manage and control a particular industry or sector
Environmental regulators enforce pollution standards.
Os reguladores ambientais fazem cumprir os padrões de poluição.
Synonyms
controllerssupervisorsmonitorsenforcers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reguladores
Standard term used in business and government contexts
Portugal
reguladores
Standard term, same as Brazilian Portuguese
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