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"Sistemas" is a form of "sistema", a noun which is often translated as "system". "Instalaciones" is a form of "instalaciones", a plural noun which is often translated as "facilities". Learn more about the difference between "sistemas" and "instalaciones" below.
el sistema(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. system
Acabo de instalar un nuevo sistema de audio en mi coche.I just installed a new sound system in my car.
2. (anatomy)
a. system
El veneno de la serpiente ataca el sistema nervioso de su víctima.The snake's venom attacks its victim's nervous system.
3. (computing)
a. system
¿Cuál sistema operativo me va a servir más a mí y a mi negocio, Windows o Linux?Which operating system will be better for me and my business: Windows or Linux?
4. (procedure)
a. method
Tenemos un nuevo sistema para llevar la cuenta de los gastos.We have a new method for keeping track of expenses.
las instalaciones(
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syoh
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)A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. facilities
Los estudiantes están recaudando fondos para el mejoramiento de las instalaciones escolares.The students are raising funds to improve the school facilities.
b. installations
Creo que van a cerrar varias instalaciones militares en este país.I think they're going to close a number of military installations in this country.
la instalación
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (process)
a. installation
Hay que obtener presupuestos para la instalación de la calefacción central.We need to get quotations for the installation of central heating.
b. setting up
Este manual lo orientará en el proceso de instalación del nuevo disco duro en su computadora.This manual will guide you through the process of setting up the new hard drive on your computer.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Aunque la instalación de paneles solares es costosa, vale la pena hacerlo.Even though putting in solar panels is expensive, it's worth doing.
¿Quién tiene que pagar la instalación del ascensor?Who's responsible for paying for the lift to be installed?
3. (equipment)
a. system
Tuvimos que reemplazar toda la instalación eléctrica, incluso los disyuntores y los cables.We had to replace the entire electrical system, including the circuit breakers and the wiring.
4. (exhibit)
a. installation
¿Qué impresión te hizo la instalación artística?What did you think of the art installation?
