Instituíste

Instituíste is a Latin verb conjugation. It is the second-person singular perfect active indicative form of the verb instituere. Instituere has several meanings, including to establish, found, set up, institute, or begin. Therefore, "instituíste" translates to "you established," "you founded," "you set up," "you instituted," or "you began." This form is used when referring to an action completed in the past by a single person addressed as "you" in a formal or classical context. The perfect tense in Latin indicates an action that has been completed and whose results are relevant in the present, or simply an action that occurred in the past. The active voice signifies that the subject (you) performed the action. The indicative mood is used for stating facts or opinions. Examples of its use would be found in classical Latin literature or religious texts. For instance, a sentence might read "Res publicas instituíste" meaning "You established the republic." Understanding the conjugation of verbs like instituere is fundamental to comprehending Latin grammar and translating ancient texts accurately.