instalar
verb
1. to install + en
devices and software
Common combinations
- instalar un programa — to install a program
- instalar una lavadora — to install a washing machine
- instalar luces — to install lights
- Instalamos la lavadora en la cocina.We installed the washing machine in the kitchen.
- El programa se instala en pocos minutos.The program installs in just a few minutes.
- Van a instalar luces nuevas en la calle.They are going to install new lights on the street.
2. to set up, to establish
organizations and services
Common combinations
- instalar una comisión — to set up a commission
- instalar una oficina — to set up an office
- instalar un sistema — to establish a system
- El gobierno instaló una comisión para estudiar el caso.The government set up a commission to study the case.
- La empresa instaló una oficina en el centro.The company set up an office downtown.
- El país instaló un nuevo sistema de salud.The country established a new healthcare system.
3. to install, to induct a alguien en
someone in an official position
Common combinations
- instalar a alguien en un cargo — to install someone in an office
- instalar a un obispo — to install a bishop
- instalar a un candidato — to install a candidate
- La ceremonia instaló al nuevo obispo en su cargo.The ceremony installed the new bishop in his office.
- El rey instaló a su hijo en el puesto de gobernador.The king installed his son in the position of governor.
- El partido instaló a su candidato en el poder.The party put its candidate in power.
4. to settle, to move in instalarse en
make oneself at home in a place
Common combinations
- instalarse en una ciudad — to settle in a city
- instalarse en una casa — to move into a house
- Nos instalamos en un hotel pequeño.We settled into a small hotel.
- Se instaló en Madrid con su familia.He settled in Madrid with his family.
- Instálate aquí, hay sitio.Make yourself comfortable here; there is room.
Same root
Phrases with this word
instalarse en el poder