institucional
“institucional” means “institutional” in Spanish (relating to an established organization or system).
institutional
Also: official, corporate
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El presidente dio un discurso institucional muy serio.
A2The president gave a very serious official speech.
Necesitamos mejorar la imagen institucional de la empresa.
B1We need to improve the corporate image of the company.
Es importante respetar los canales institucionales para resolver el conflicto.
B2It is important to respect the institutional channels to resolve the conflict.
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Which of these is the correct way to say 'The institutional support'?
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From the Latin word 'institutio', which referred to an arrangement, custom, or educational system.
First recorded: 19th century (modern usage)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does it change for feminine nouns?
No. It is 'invariable,' which means it stays exactly the same for both masculine and feminine words.
What is the difference between 'oficial' and 'institucional'?
They are very similar. 'Oficial' usually means 'authorized,' while 'institucional' specifically means 'related to the organization or its rules.'
How do I make it plural?
Simply add '-es' to the end: 'mensajes institucionales'.