kontrolado
kontroládo with stress marks
controlled
Usage Note
Kontrolado is formed from kontrol with a Spanish-style past participle suffix, used to describe something or someone under control, restrained, or regulated. In Philippine pharmacy and law enforcement, kontroladong gamot is the standard legal term for a controlled substance.
Examples
" Kontrolado ng nars ang sitwasyon. "
Natural Translation
The nurse has the situation under control.
Literal Translation
Controlled by nurse the situation.
" Ang presyo ng ilang bilihin ay kontrolado ng gobyerno. "
Natural Translation
The prices of some goods are controlled by the government.
Literal Translation
The prices of-the some goods are controlled by-the government.
" Kailangan ng reseta ng doktor dahil kontroladong gamot ang ipinapainom sa pasyente. "
Natural Translation
A doctor's prescription is required because the medicine given to the patient is a controlled drug.
Literal Translation
Needed of prescription of doctor because controlled medicine the being-given-to-drink to patient.
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