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How to Say "institutional" in Spanish

The Spanish word forinstitutionalis institucionalB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
adjectiveB1formal
relating to an established organization or system
A large, grand building with classical columns and a wide staircase, representing a formal organization.

Examples

El presidente dio un discurso institucional muy serio.

The president gave a very serious official speech.

Necesitamos mejorar la imagen institucional de la empresa.

We need to improve the corporate image of the company.

Es importante respetar los canales institucionales para resolver el conflicto.

It is important to respect the institutional channels to resolve the conflict.

One form for everyone

This word doesn't change its ending for boys or girls. You can say 'el mensaje institucional' (masculine) and 'la ayuda institucional' (feminine).

Placement

In Spanish, this word almost always comes after the thing it is describing, just like 'an official message' becomes 'un mensaje institucional'.

Adding an 'o' or 'a'

Mistake:La regla institucionaria.

Correction: La regla institucional. Words ending in -al stay the same regardless of gender.

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