General
controla
What does controla mean?
A command to control oneself or calm down; 'contrólate' in Chicano slang.
"Controla, carnal, no pasa nada."
Origin
From 'controlar'; Chicano Caló calming command.
Frequently asked questions
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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