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No. 5,269 in Spanish

instalar

To set up or establish something in a place.

In a sentence

  • Voy a instalar las nuevas cortinas en mi sala.

    I am going to install the new curtains in my living room.

    In this sentence, 'instalar' is used to describe the action of putting up or setting up the curtains in their designated location.

  • El técnico instaló el software en la computadora.

    The technician installed the software on the computer.

    Here, 'instalar' refers to the process of setting up or configuring a program or application for use on a computer.

  • Necesito instalar un sistema de iluminación más eficiente en la oficina.

    I need to install a more efficient lighting system in the office.

    In this example, 'instalar' is employed to talk about setting up equipment or infrastructure for operational purposes.

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