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    Instrucción (en. Instruction)

    /ins.trukˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of rules or guidelines that must be followed to carry out a task.
    The instructions for assembling the furniture were in the box.
    Las instrucciones para montar el mueble estaban en la caja.
    Educational process in which specific content is taught.
    Instruction in mathematics is essential for academic development.
    La instrucción en matemáticas es fundamental para el desarrollo académico.
    Order or mandate given to someone to do something.
    I received the instruction to submit the report before Friday.
    Recibí la instrucción de presentar el informe antes del viernes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'instructio', 'instruere', meaning 'to prepare', 'that which is constructed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    manual instruction
    Document that provides detailed information for the use or operation of an object.
    instrucción manual
    technical instruction
    Specialized guide on a specific procedure in a technical field.
    instrucción técnica
    to give instructions
    To provide indications to someone to carry out a task.
    dar instrucciones

    Related Words

    to instruct
    Act of educating or teaching someone.
    instruir
    instructor
    Person who teaches or imparts training.
    instructor
    financial instruction
    Guidance on the management of economic resources.
    instrucción financiera

    Slang Meanings

    To give a clear or explicit order.
    The boss gave me the instruction to present the project this week.
    El jefe me dio la instrucción de presentar el proyecto esta semana.
    Informal recommendation on how to do something.
    I was given an instruction on how to make it easier.
    Me dieron una instrucción de cómo hacerlo más fácil.