Spanish Conversation · Level 118
59 words
Spanish word
instruir
Pronunciation
IPA/insˈtɾwiɾ/
Meaning
- verbtrain
Example
La empresa instruyó al personal en seguridad.
The company trained the staff in safety.
More examples
Los técnicos instruyen a distancia a los clientes.
The technicians instruct the customers remotely.
Core concept
Formal step-by-step training session.
Common phrases
instruir a distancia
instruct remotely
instruir paso a paso
instruct step by step
Similar words
enseñar: Teaches knowledge or practical skills through explanation, demonstration, and practice.
explicar: Explains how something works or how to perform a task by making reasons and steps clear.
orientar: Indicates a recommended approach or direction and offers practical advice.
informar: Provides necessary facts or updates so people have relevant information.
Definition in Spanish
Indicar u ordenar a una persona las normas, pasos o conocimientos necesarios para realizar una actividad, sobre todo en contextos formales o profesionales.
Word origin
From Latin instruere (in- + struere, 'arrange, build'), originally 'equip or set in order' and later used for providing rules and procedures.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal or professional contexts such as manuals and workplace training, while speakers often prefer enseñar or explicar in casual speech.
Other meanings
- instructverb
- teachverb
Opposites
- confundirconfuseverb
Related words
- instructorinstructornoun
- instruccióninstructionnoun