English–Spanish
“instill” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/iŋkulˈkaɾ/
Example
Los maestros inculcan hábitos de estudio en sus alumnos.
Teachers instill study habits in their students.
How to say “instill” in Spanish
“Instill” in Spanish is inculcar.
A seedling's roots pushed deep into the soil.
Example sentences with inculcar
Los padres intentan inculcar valores desde pequeños.
Parents try to instill values from an early age.
Tips for using inculcar
- Used with valores, hábitos, ideas, and creencias; stronger and more deliberate than enseñar and commonly phrased as "inculcar algo en alguien" or "inculcar a alguien valores".