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How to Say "setup" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “setup” is “instalación” — use 'instalación' when referring to the process of installing software, hardware, or systems that require technical configuration to function..

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instalación

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Use 'instalación' when referring to the process of installing software, hardware, or systems that require technical configuration to function.

Examples

La instalación del nuevo programa fue muy sencilla.

The installation of the new program was very simple.

montaje

/mon-TAH-heh//monˈtaxe/

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Use 'montaje' when describing the physical assembly or arrangement of objects, furniture, or equipment.
A wooden toy car being assembled with its wheels and chassis on a clean surface.

Examples

El montaje de la carpa para el evento tomó varias horas.

The setup of the tent for the event took several hours.

El montaje de los muebles de IKEA lleva mucho tiempo.

Assembling IKEA furniture takes a long time.

Trabaja en la cadena de montaje de una fábrica de coches.

He works on the assembly line of a car factory.

Gender Tip

Words ending in '-aje' in Spanish are almost always masculine, so you say 'el montaje'.

Installation vs. Assembly

Learners often confuse 'instalación' and 'montaje' by using 'instalación' for physical assembly. Remember: 'instalación' is for making something functional (like software or a system), while 'montaje' is for putting physical parts together.

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