Instalarse (en. Install)

/instaˈlaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To place something in a location so that it functions properly.
I am going to settle into my new house this weekend.
Voy a instalarme en mi nueva casa este fin de semana.
To establish oneself in a place or situation.
After many travels, I finally decided to settle in Barcelona.
Después de muchos viajes, finalmente decidí instalarme en Barcelona.
To begin living in a place.
My friends are going to settle in an apartment near the park.
Mis amigos van a instalarse en un apartamento próximo al parque.

Etymology

From the verb 'install' with the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

settle in at home
To establish oneself in a home.
instalarse en casa
settle in comfortably
To feel at ease in a place.
instalarse cómodamente
settle into a job
To start working at a company permanently.
instalarse en un trabajo

Related Words

installation
Action of installing something.
instalación
installer
Person who installs.
instalador
software installer
Program that allows the installation of other programs on a computer.
instalador de software

Slang Meanings

To get comfortable in a place.
I'm going to settle here for a while and won't move.
Voy a instalarme aquí un rato y no me muevo.
To establish residence temporarily.
In the summer, I settle at the beach.
En verano me instalo en la playa.