interjection
General Slang
controla
kohn-TROH-lah · interjection · slang
Chill out, get a grip (Caló)
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A command to control oneself or calm down; 'contrólate' in Chicano slang.
“Controla, carnal, no pasa nada.”
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controla In A Sentence
Controla, carnal, no pasa nada.
Origin & Usage
From 'controlar'; Chicano Caló calming command.
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What does 'controla' mean?
It's a Chicano slang command telling someone to chill out, calm down, or get a grip.
Where does 'controla' come from?
It's a clipped form of 'contrólate' from the verb 'controlar' (to control oneself).
How do you use 'controla'?
Say it to someone getting worked up, like 'controla, carnal, no pasa nada' — 'chill, bro, it's nothing'.
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