What is the Spanish word for "instruct"?

Learn how to say "instruct" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

instruct

Spanish

instruir

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Alternative translations of "instruct"

ordenar
enseñar
indicar
mandar

Examples of how to use "instruct" in Spanish

English
Someone instructed them to wait outside.
Spanish
Alguien les indicó que esperaran afuera.
English
I instruct students every Monday morning.
Spanish
Instruyo a los estudiantes todos los lunes por la mañana.
English
She instructed him to close the door.
Spanish
Ella le indicó que cerrara la puerta.
English
They are instructing new volunteers today.
Spanish
Ellos están instruyendo a los nuevos voluntarios hoy.
English
We have instructed the team already.
Spanish
Ya hemos instruido al equipo.

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