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No. 12,097 in Spanish

instala

"Instala" means "installs" or "sets up."

In a sentence

  • Él instala el software en su ordenador.

    He installs the software on his computer.

    The word 'instala' functions as a verb in the third person singular present indicative form of 'instalar', meaning 'to install'.

  • Si no se instala correctamente, el programa no funcionará.

    If it is not installed correctly, the program will not work.

    The word 'instala' is in a reflexive form here, as part of the structurally reflexive verb 'instalarse', indicating a process.

  • Cuando alguien instala algo, debe seguir las instrucciones cuidadosamente.

    When someone installs something, they must follow the instructions carefully.

    Here, 'instala' is used as a third person singular present indicative verb, emphasizing the action of installing by someone.

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