instalación
/een-stah-lah-SYOHN/
installation
Instalación refers to the act of setting up equipment, such as a technician installing a home appliance.
instalación(noun)
installation
?the act of setting up equipment or software
setup
?getting something ready for use
📝 In Action
La instalación del software tardó solo cinco minutos.
A2The software installation only took five minutes.
Necesitamos un técnico para la instalación del aire acondicionado.
B1We need a technician for the installation of the air conditioning.
💡 Grammar Points
The -ción Rule
Words that end in '-ción' are almost always feminine in Spanish. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' with them.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing Accent
Mistake: "instalacion"
Correction: instalación (with an accent on the 'o'). The accent is needed because the word stresses the very last syllable.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use it
Use this word whenever you are talking about the physical act of putting something in its place so it can start working.
Instalación can also mean a facility, like a sports center or a building designed for a specific purpose.
instalación(noun)
facility
?a place or building for a specific purpose
premises
?the buildings and land owned by a business
📝 In Action
El hotel tiene excelentes instalaciones deportivas.
B1The hotel has excellent sports facilities.
Las instalaciones están cerradas los domingos.
A2The facilities are closed on Sundays.
⭐ Usage Tips
Plural is popular
When talking about a building's features (like a gym, pool, or office rooms), we almost always use the plural form: 'las instalaciones'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: instalación
Question 1 of 1
If you are talking about the gym and the pool at a hotel, which form should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'instalación' only refer to computers?
No! While it's used for software, it's just as common for physical things like plumbing, electricity, or even large buildings like factories and sports centers.
How do I know if it's masculine or feminine?
It's always feminine. Any word ending in '-ción' in Spanish is feminine, so you'll always say 'la instalación' or 'las instalaciones'.