Portuguese Word · Intermediate
controlo
the act of preventing something from spreading or increasing
Pronunciation: /kõˈtɾo.lu/
Meaning
the act of preventing something from spreading or increasing
Example
Tenho controlo sobre os meus filhos.
I have control over my children.
Practice tips
- Practice controlo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.