Usages of controlar
O equilíbrio melhora se controlares a respiração enquanto corres.
Balance improves if you control your breathing while you run.
Eu preciso de controlar melhor o meu tempo.
I need to control my time better.
A culpa nem sempre é clara, e o tribunal tenta controlar as emoções de toda a gente.
The blame is not always clear, and the court tries to control everyone’s emotions.
Quando a raiva aparece, é difícil controlar as palavras e as emoções.
When anger appears, it is hard to control words and emotions.
A psicóloga ajuda a família a controlar a raiva.
The psychologist helps the family to control their anger.
Os bombeiros trabalharam toda a noite para controlar o incêndio florestal.
The firefighters worked all night to control the forest fire.
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