instrucción

la instrucción(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. education
La instrucción de los padres influye bastante en el desarrollo de los hijos.The parents' education has significant bearing on their children's development.
a. education
En nuestro país, los niños empiezan a recibir instrucción a los tres años.In our country, children start their education at the age of three.
b. training
La instrucción en los pueblos pequeños es tan completa como la de las grandes ciudades.The training in small towns is as good as that in big cities.
a. preliminary investigation
El abogado no aportó suficientes pruebas durante la instrucción.The lawyer did not provide enough evidence during the preliminary investigation.
a. command
La computadora se bloquea en cuanto recibe más de una instrucción a la vez.The computer freezes when it receives more than one command at a time.
las instrucciones
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. instructions
La única manera de aprender a utilizar el nuevo aparato es leerse las instrucciones.The only way to learn how to use the new device is by reading the instructions.
b. directions
En la tarjeta de visita figuran las instrucciones para llegar a la oficina.The business card shows the directions for getting to the office.
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