Instituido

Instituido is the past participle and adjective of the Spanish verb instituir. It denotes something that has been established, created, or instituted by authority or through a formal act. In usage, it often refers to rules, institutions, norms, or offices that have been set up by law, agreement, or organizational decision.

Etymology and form: Instituido derives from the verb instituir, which comes from Latin roots such as institutum or institutus, related to establishing or placing something in order. As an adjective, its gender and number agree with the noun it modifies: instituido (masculine singular), instituida (feminine singular), institucional forms for plural: instituidos, instituídas, though the latter two are used only with feminine or masculine plural nouns accordingly.

Uso y ejemplos: The term is common in formal, legal, historical, or bureaucratic texts. It emphasizes the formal, legitimate creation of a system, norm, or office. Examples: Las normas instituidas por la reforma garantizan derechos fundamentales. El régimen instituido tras la constitución exige rendición de cuentas. Un comité instituido por la ley supervisa la implementación.

Notas: Instituido se distingue de términos como establecido, fundado o creado en contextos menos formales; sin embargo, su uso puede sonar arcaizante o técnico en algunos textos. Sus sinónimos incluyen establecido, creado, fundado, consolidado, según el matiz deseado.

Véase también: instituir, institución, institucional.