Instalar (en. Install)

/insˈta.laɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To place an object in a specific location.

Install a shelf on the wall.

Instalar una estantería en la pared.

To set up a program on a device.

I am going to install the new update on my computer.

Voy a instalar la nueva actualización en mi ordenador.

To establish a system or service.

It is necessary to install the internet service in the house.

Se necesita instalar el servicio de internet en la casa.

From Latin 'installare', meaning 'to set, to place'.

to install a program

To set up software on a device.

instalar un programa

to install an application

To put an app on a phone or computer.

instalar una aplicación

to install someone

To place a person in a specific role or place.

instalar a alguien

installation

Action or effect of installing.

instalación

installer

Person responsible for installing something.

instalador

installed

That has been installed.

instalado

To get something up and running quickly.

I'm going to install it in no time.

Voy a instalarlo en un dos por tres.

Setting up a system in an improvised way.

I did a quick installation so it would work this weekend.

Hice una instalación rápida para que funcione este fin de semana.