Instancias (en. Instances)

/ins'tansjas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Examples or specific cases used to illustrate a concept.
In various instances, we have been able to observe how theory is applied in practice.
En varias instancias, hemos podido observar cómo la teoría se aplica en la práctica.
Defined moments or situations within a process.
The instances of project review are crucial for its success.
Las instancias de revisión del proyecto son fundamentales para su éxito.

Etymology

From Latin 'instantia', meaning 'present' or 'case'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in various instances
in several cases
en varias instancias
in one instance
in a specific case
en una instancia
in different instances
in different situations
en distintas instancias

Related Words

moment
brief moment in time.
instante
instantiate
to give existence to a particular case of a class.
instanciar

Slang Meanings

repeated cases in everyday life
The instances of losing things always happen to me.
Las instancias de perder cosas siempre me pasan a mí.
specific occasions
In some instances, people behave oddly.
En algunas instancias, la gente actúa de manera extraña.