instruyen

Instruyen is the third-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb instruir, meaning to instruct, educate, or train. It is used to indicate that a plural subject—such as ellos, ellas, or ustedes—provides instruction to others.

Etymology and conjugation: Instruir comes from Latin instruere, with the modern Spanish pattern of -uir verbs. In the present tense, its forms are yo instruyo, tú instruyes, él instruye, nosotros instruimos, vosotros instruís, ellos instruyen. The form instruyen specifically reflects the standard -uyen ending for the third-person plural in the present tense.

Usage and nuance: Instruir often implies a formal or systematic process of equipping someone with knowledge or skills, emphasizing training or education rather than general teaching. It can appear in educational, corporate, or instructional contexts. Related verbs include enseñar (to teach) and educar (to educate), each with subtle distinctions in emphasis and scope.

Examples:

- Los instructores instruyen a los cadetes sobre las normas de seguridad.

- La plataforma online instruye a los usuarios sobre el uso de la herramienta.

Relation to the broader language: Instruir is a regular pattern within the group of -uir verbs, sharing similar conjugation behaviors with verbs like construir or distribuir. Instruyen, as the standard form, is encountered across formal writing and everyday speech when describing groups that provide instruction. See also instrucción, instruir (verb), enseñanza.