Meaning
check, inspection, control
- check, control, verification, examination, inspection
- test, check, checkup, visit
- surveillance, watch
- command, control
In a sentence
Domani ho un controllo dal dentista.
Tomorrow I have a checkup at the dentist.
Hai già fatto il controllo dei biglietti?
Have you already checked the tickets?
La situazione è fuori controllo da ieri.
The situation has been out of control since yesterday.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| controllo | masculine · singular |
| controlli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use fare un controllo for a medical or routine check; controllo alone often sounds broader or more formal.
- For authority over something, controllo often overlaps with comando, but comando is more direct for military or operational command.
- Under surveillance is sotto controllo only in some contexts; for police watching someone, also use sotto sorveglianza.