instance

caso, ejemplo

Una ocasión, un caso o una situación concreta en que ocurre algo.

En inglés sencillo: One particular time, case, or situation in which something happens.

• This instance was different.
• We found three instances of the same error.
• In most instances, a short rest helps.

Cómo se usa: an instance of something (This is an instance of unfair treatment.)

Sinónimos: case, example, occurrence

Expresiones frecuentes: in this instance, an instance of something, for instance

citar, poner como ejemplo

Mencionar un caso concreto para ilustrar algo.

En inglés sencillo: To mention a particular case as an example of something.

• The writer instances a recent strike.
• She instanced several cases of poor planning.
• To support his argument, he instanced the town’s successful recovery.

Sinónimos: cite, give as an example

Expresiones frecuentes: instance something, instance a case