was controlling, used to control
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | controlava | — |
| Third | controlava | — |
Não te disse que o meu irmão controlava isto?
Didn't I tell you my brother was in charge of this?
— Três Homens em Conflito (1966)
A Espanha controlava a Flórida.
Spain controlled Florida.
Tom controlava tudo.
Tom controlled everything.