Instaló (en. Installed)

/instaˈlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place and prepare equipment or a system for use.
The technician installed the new software on the computer.
El técnico instaló el nuevo software en la computadora.
To establish a fixed place for an object or person.
Installed the tent in the park for the party.
Instaló la carpa en el parque para la fiesta.
To make something work or to be in its place.
The company installed a new security system.
La compañía instaló un nuevo sistema de seguridad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'instalare', meaning 'to place' or 'to establish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Installed an alarm
Placed a security system to alert about intruders.
instaló una alarma
Installed the air conditioning
Placed a cooling system in an enclosed space.
instaló el aire acondicionado
Installed a network
Set up an internet connection in a specific location.
instaló una red

Related Words

Installation
The process of placing and preparing something for use.
instalación
Installer
A person responsible for installing equipment.
instalador
Reinstallation
The process of reinstalling something that has already been installed.
reinstalación

Slang Meanings

To install something quickly or without preparation.
I'm going to install it on the fly, don't worry.
Voy a instalarlo al vuelo, no te preocupes.
To do something informally, like installing pirate software.
The game was installed without paying.
Se instaló el juego sin pagar.