installare
/ins.talˈla.re/
The English phrase 'install' is translated into Italian as installare.
The verb installare is used both for installing software on a computer and for installing physical hardware or appliances.
Meaning: set something up for use (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun form of this word is installazione (installation), and the past participle is installato (installed).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ins.talˈla.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In a legal or formal context, insediamento is used instead of installazione to describe the installation or inauguration of a high official into their role.
- The word installare shares a root with the English word 'stall' as in a horse stall. It originally meant to place a person or animal into a specific designated spot.
- While 'install' is used for software, Italians often use the verb montare when talking about the physical assembly of furniture or mechanical parts.
Examples in context
- Può aiutarmi ad installare questo software?Can you help me install this software?This sentence is useful for asking for help to install the software using installare.Tatoeba #11740589 by Guybrush88, translation #4873725 by meirad
- Può aiutarmi ad installare questo programma?Can you help me install this program?This sentence is useful for asking for help to install the program using installare.Tatoeba #10151098 by Guybrush88, translation #10116182 by ddnktr
- La nuova versione è stata facile da installare?Was the new version easy to install?This sentence is useful for asking if a version was easy to install using installare.Tatoeba #5617894 by Guybrush88, translation #4500303 by CK
- Mi scusi, può installare il nuovo programma sul mio computer, per favore?Excuse me, could you install the new software on my computer, please?
- Il tecnico effettuerà un'installazione della nuova attrezzatura domani mattina.The technician will carry out an installation of the new equipment tomorrow morning.
- L'azienda ha incaricato un team specializzato per montare il nuovo sistema di videosorveglianza.The company has assigned a specialized team to install the new video surveillance system.
- Ho messo una nuova app sul mio telefono.I installed a new app on my phone.
- Voglio mettere un nuovo programma sul mio computer.I want to install a new program on my computer.
- Oggi mi tocca installare la lavatrice nella mia nuova casa.Today I have to install the washing machine in my new house.
- Mi scusi, potrebbe effettuare un'installazione del nuovo software sul mio computer?Excuse me, could you carry out an installation of the new software on my computer?
- È possibile che venga un tecnico a montare il nuovo impianto elettrico?Is it possible for a technician to come and install the new electrical system?
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Example conversation
Francesco is helping Martina set up a new security system at home.
- MartinaDevo installare questo allarme oggi?Do I have to install this alarm today?
- FrancescoSì, posso aiutarti io a installare tutto.Yes, I can help you install everything.
- MartinaGrazie, Francesco, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Francesco, you are very kind.
- FrancescoDi nulla, Martina, è un piacere.You're welcome, Martina, it's a pleasure.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “install” translations and entries installare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries installare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
