instalar

Senses

1. 1.

   to install

   to set up equipment, software, or systems for use

2. 2.

   to settle, to establish

   to establish oneself or someone in a place or position

3. 3.

   to install, to inaugurate

   to formally place someone in an official position or office

Examples

• "Preciso instalar um programa novo no meu computador."

  I need to install a new program on my computer.

• "A família se instalou no apartamento na semana passada."

  The family settled into the apartment last week.

• "Vão instalar o novo presidente da empresa amanhã."

  They're going to install the new company president tomorrow.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Very common in technology contexts (instalar aplicativos, programas, sistemas). Often used reflexively (instalar-se) meaning "to settle in" or "to get comfortable." Common collocations: instalar um aplicativo, instalar-se em/na.