Controlar
Example: É importante controlar as emoções em situações difíceis.
Definition
"Controlar" means to exercise influence or authority over something, managing or regulating it to achieve desired outcomes. For example, it involves managing emotions in difficult situations to maintain composure and make rational decisions.
Etymology
The word "controlar" comes from the Latin root 'contrarotulare', meaning to check or verify against a duplicate register. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to mean managing or regulating something, often implying overseeing or exercising authority over a process or behavior.
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