What does "instruir" mean in English?

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Spanish

instruir

English

instruct

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Alternative translations of "instruir"

teach
train
educate
direct

Examples of how to use "instruir" in Spanish

Spanish
Instruyó a los nuevos reclutas.
English
He instructed the new recruits.
Spanish
Yo te instruyo en pronunciación básica.
English
I will teach you basic pronunciation.
Spanish
El profesor instruyó a los estudiantes ayer.
English
The teacher instructed the students yesterday.
Spanish
De niños, nos instruían con juegos.
English
As children, we were taught with games.
Spanish
Te instruiré antes de la prueba.
English
I will instruct you before the test.

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Instruyó a los nuevos reclutas.

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