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“urge” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/insˈtaɾ/

Example

Te insto a que vengas mañana.

I urge you to come tomorrow.

Illustration for instar (urge)

How to say “urge” in Spanish

“Urge” in Spanish is instar.

An official urgently urging someone to act.

Full entry for instar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with instar

La profesora instó a los alumnos a participar en clase.

The teacher urged the students to participate in class.

Tips for using instar

  • Mainly used in formal or official contexts; commonly appears as 'instar a' + infinitive or 'instar a que' + subjunctive.

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