instruyes

Instruyes is the second-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb instruir. It means you instruct or you teach, and it is used when addressing someone in informal speech with the pronoun tú. The present tense forms of instruir include yo instruyo, tú instruyes, él instruye, nosotros instruimos, vosotros instruís, ellos instruyen.

Etymology and related forms: Instruir comes from the Latin instruere, meaning to construct or educate. The root is instru- with the regular -ir verb endings. Other related forms include instruido (past participle), instrucción (instruction), and the remaining present, past, and subjunctive forms such as instruyo, instruye, instruimos, instruís, instruyen, as well as the present subjunctive instruya, instruyas, instruya, instruyamos, instruyáis, instruyan.

Usage: Instruyes is used to describe the act of teaching or giving instruction to someone in the present. It commonly appears with a direct object referring to what is being taught, or with a prepositional phrase indicating the topic. Examples: “Tú instruyes a los nuevos empleados sobre el protocolo de seguridad.” “En la clase, tú instruyes a tus compañeros sobre el procedimiento correcto.” The verb implies imparting knowledge, skills, or procedures, and is interchangeable with other verbs like enseñar or educar in appropriate contexts.

Notes: While instruir is a broad verb for teaching or instructing, instruyes specifically marks the second-person singular present indicative. It is used across Spanish-speaking regions, with regional variation in formality and style. In formal writing, usted would use different conjugations (instruye, instruct you formally).