Regulador
Example: El regulador controla la presión del gas en la tubería.
Definition
"Regulador" refers to a device or person that controls or maintains a process or function within certain limits. For example, a "regulador" controls the gas pressure in a pipeline to ensure safety and proper operation.
Etymology
The word "regulador" comes from the Latin word 'regulātor,' meaning 'one who rules or controls.' It reflects the function of regulating or adjusting something to keep it within desired limits. Did you know? The root 'reg-' means 'to guide' or 'to rule,' which is also found in words like 'regulate' and 'regent.'
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"Regulador" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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