Instrucciones (en. Instructions)

/ins.truk.θjo.nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of data necessary to perform a task.

The instructions for assembling the furniture were very clear.

Las instrucciones para ensamblar el mueble eran muy claras.

Orders or guidelines that must be followed.

The teacher gave instructions on how to conduct the experiment.

El profesor dio instrucciones sobre cómo realizar el experimento.

A guide provided for the use of a product.

I always read the instructions before using a new device.

Siempre leo las instrucciones antes de usar un nuevo aparato.

Comes from the Latin 'instructio', which means 'the act of instructing.'

follow the instructions

To comply with the given indications.

seguir las instrucciones

give instructions

To provide directions to someone so they can do something.

dar instrucciones

instructions for use

Guidance on how to use a product.

instrucciones de uso

to instruct

To impart knowledge or directions to someone.

instruir

to order

To establish an order or arrangement.

ordenar

guide

A document that provides information about a specific topic.

guía

Simple or easy-to-follow instructions.

Those are 'follow the arrow' instructions, very easy to understand.

Esas son instrucciones de 'sigue la flecha', muy fáciles de entender.

Instructions that are given humorously.

They gave me instructions as if I were a five-year-old.

Me dieron instrucciones como si fuera un niño de cinco años.