self-control
US /ˌself.kənˈtroʊl/
UK /ˌself.kənˈtroʊl/
1.
autocontrol, dominio propio
the ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will
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She showed great self-control by not reacting to the insult.
Ella mostró un gran autocontrol al no reaccionar al insulto.
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Eating healthy requires a lot of self-control.
Comer sano requiere mucho autocontrol.