What does «instituir» mean in Spanish?
- To give a beginning to something; in particular, to establish a certain law, regime, system, etc.
Examples of use in Spanish: "instituir una norma"
"instituir una costumbre".
- To found or establish a public interest organization, giving them income and bylaws.
Examples of use in Spanish: "instituir un premio literario".
"instituir un albergue de indigentes".
"instituyeron una asociación de beneficencia".
- To designate a person who is to receive an income, especially an inheritance.
Examples of use in Spanish: "el abuelo instituyó heredera a sus nietos".
"instituir una beca".
- To teach, to instruct.
- Determine, resolve.