instrui

[ĩʃˈtɾu.i]

verb

I instruct / I teach

1. First person singular present indicative of 'instruir' - to teach, educate, or provide instruction

I instruct my students in mathematics.

Instruo meus alunos em matemática.

2. To inform or brief someone about something

I instruct you on the new procedures.

Instruo-vos sobre os novos procedimentos.

3. To direct or order someone to do something

I instruct that all reports be submitted by Friday.

Instruo que todos os relatórios sejam entregues até sexta-feira.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

instruo

Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

instruo

Standard usage, formal register preferred

instruir em

instruir sobre

instruir para

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