What does "inculcar" mean in English?

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Spanish

inculcar

English

instill

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Alternative translations of "inculcar"

impart
instigate
indoctrinate
infuse

Examples of how to use "inculcar" in Spanish

Spanish
Le inculcaron el amor por la lectura.
English
They instilled a love for reading in him.
Spanish
Yo inculco buenos hábitos en casa
English
I instill good habits at home.
Spanish
El profesor inculcó respeto en los alumnos
English
The teacher instilled respect in the students.
Spanish
Nosotros inculcábamos valores con paciencia
English
We were instilling values with patience.
Spanish
Inculcaré disciplina desde el primer día
English
I will instill discipline from day one.

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Le inculcaron el amor por la lectura.

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