controlling, managing, monitoring
Ud. todavía está controlando los hilos.
You're still pulling the strings.
And are they keeping tabs on us?
— Todo en Todas Partes al Mismo Tiempo (2022)
Me estoy controlando para no perder la cabeza.
I'm keeping myself in check so I don't lose my mind.
Has aprendido una mala filosofía que está controlando tu vida.
You have learned a bad philosophy that is controlling your life.
El tipo está controlando la situación, André.
The guy is in control of the situation, André.
— Tropa de Élite 2 (2010)
¿Entonces, eres buena controlando tus tics, ¿no?
So, you're good at controlling your tics, right?
— Incontrolable (I Swear) (2025)
Mi hermana se está controlando el peso continuamente.
My sister is constantly monitoring her weight.