No. 2,235 in Spanish
instado
"Instado" means "urged" or "pressed."
In a sentence
He sido instado a participar en la reunión por mis colegas.
I have been urged to participate in the meeting by my colleagues.
In this sentence, 'instado' is used as a past participle, indicating that someone has strongly advised or urged someone else to do something.
Él instó a sus amigos a tomar una decisión más responsable.
He urged his friends to make a more responsible decision.
Here, 'instó' is used as the simple past tense of the verb 'instar,' showcasing its usage in expressing a direct recommendation or encouragement.
Ellos están siendo instados a entregar su trabajo antes del viernes.
They are being urged to submit their work before Friday.
In this example, 'instados' is used in a passive progressive structure, emphasizing the action of urging as an ongoing process.
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