instrucciones
/instɾuɡθjones/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for instructions is instrucciones.
instrucciones is used to provide detailed information on how to do or use something.
How do you pronounce it?
/instɾuɡθjones/
Did you know?
- In a legal setting, the term instrucción refers to the specific stage where a judge gathers evidence and prepares a case for trial. It is not just a set of directions, but a formal judicial process.
- In certain Latin American regions, people might use the diminutive manualito to refer to a set of instructions. This is done to make a complicated or intimidating task feel more approachable and less overwhelming.
- If you are looking for directions to a specific location, such as a street or a building, using instrucciones might sound odd to a native speaker. In those cases, it is much more natural to ask for indicaciones.
Examples in context
- Le di instrucciones detalladas.I gave him detailed instructions.This sentence shows how to use instrucciones when providing detail.Tatoeba #4553880 by swyter, translation #4543806 by Hybrid
- Por favor, lea las instrucciones.Please read the instructions.This sentence shows how to use instrucciones when asking someone to read them.Tatoeba #3019823 by don_ramon, translation #2959223 by sharptoothed
- Lee atentamente las instrucciones.Read the instructions carefully.This sentence shows how to use instrucciones when advising someone to read them carefully.Tatoeba #3111441 by marcelostockle, translation #2924827 by Hybrid
- Hermano, por favor, toma el autobús número 10 hasta el centro.Brother, please take bus number 10 to downtown.
- Para construir el armario, ensambla las piezas siguiendo el manual de instrucciones.To build the wardrobe, assemble the pieces following the instruction manual.
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Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are trying to set up a new piece of furniture.
- Elena¿Tienes las instrucciones para este mueble?Do you have the instructions for this piece of furniture?
- MateoSí, las tengo aquí en la caja.Yes, I have them here in the box.
- ElenaPerfecto, Mateo, vamos a leerlas juntos.Perfect, Mateo, let's read them together.
- MateoDe acuerdo, empecemos con el primer paso.Alright, let's start with the first step.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry instrucciones, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
