installation

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BrE /ɪnstəˈleɪʃn/ AmE /ɪnstəˈleɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 SETUP/INSTALLATION [singular] B1

the process of setting up or putting something in place, especially a piece of equipment or software

instalación, configuración, instalación de un programa

  • installation of something

Collocations software installation · system installation

  • The installation of the new software was quick and easy.

    La instalación del nuevo software fue rápida y fácil.

2 ARTWORK [singular] C1

a piece of art that is designed to be installed in a specific place, such as an exhibition space or public area

instalación de arte, obra de arte instalativa

  • installation of something

Collocations site-specific installation · temporary installation

  • The artist's latest installation is a commentary on urban life.

    La última instalación del artista es un comentario sobre la vida urbana.

3 MILITARY [singular] C1

a military base or fortification, especially one that is permanent and well-equipped

base militar, instalación militar

  • military installation

Collocations naval installation · air force installation

  • The military installation was heavily guarded.

    La instalación militar estaba fuertemente vigilada.

4 ELECTRICAL [singular] B2

a device or system that is used to distribute electrical power, such as a transformer or substation

instalación eléctrica, transformador, subestación

  • electrical installation

Collocations power installation · distribution installation

  • The electrical installation was upgraded to meet new safety standards.

    La instalación eléctrica fue actualizada para cumplir con nuevos estándares de seguridad.

5 LEGAL [singular] C1

the act of making a law or agreement official and legally binding

instalación legal, entrada en vigor

  • installation of something

Collocations legal installation · official installation

  • The installation of the new law will take effect next month.

    La instalación de la nueva ley entrará en vigor el próximo mes.

6 TECHNICAL [singular] B2

the act of installing or fitting technical equipment, such as machinery or instruments

instalación técnica, montaje de equipo

  • installation of something

Collocations technical installation · industrial installation

  • The technical installation was completed ahead of schedule.

    La instalación técnica se completó antes de lo previsto.

7 COMPUTER [singular] B1

the process of installing or setting up a computer program, application, or system on a device

instalación de software, configuración del sistema

  • installation of something

Collocations software installation · system installation

  • The computer installation was straightforward and user-friendly.

    La instalación del sistema fue sencilla y amigable para el usuario.

8 EQUIPMENT [singular] B2

a piece of equipment or machinery that is installed in a building or facility

instalación de equipo, maquinaria instalada

  • installation of something

Collocations industrial installation · commercial installation

  • The new air conditioning installation improved the comfort level in the building.

    La nueva instalación de aire acondicionado mejoró el nivel de confort en el edificio.