Instalación (en. Facility)

/instalaˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of installing something.
The installation of the new electrical network was a success.
La instalación de la nueva red eléctrica fue un éxito.
Set of elements necessary for a type of activity.
The sports facility includes a swimming pool and a gym.
La instalación deportiva cuenta con una piscina y un gimnasio.
Place where a service is offered or activities are carried out.
The installation will open to the public next month.
La instalación se abrirá al público el próximo mes.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'installatio', which means 'placing in a location'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

electrical installation
System that allows the supply of electricity in a location.
instalación eléctrica
software installation
Process of copying necessary files and configurations to run a program on a computer.
instalación de software
industrial installation
Set of machines and equipment used in the production process.
instalación industrial

Related Words

install
Placing something in the right location.
instalar
installer
Person who carries out the installation of equipment or systems.
instalador
installed
That has been placed or established in a location.
instalado

Slang Meanings

casual installation
A casual installation was set up in the park to hang out.
Se armó una instalación casual en el parque para pasar el rato.
improvised installation
They made an improvised installation with what they found for the party.
Hicieron una instalación improvisada con lo que encontraron para la fiesta.