installment

• Sustantivo que designa una de las partes o pagos parciales en que se divide una deuda o un precio, o bien cada entrega o capítulo de una obra serializada; también puede referirse al acto o proceso de instalar algo.

A noun referring to one of several parts into which a debt, payment, or serialized work (such as a broadcast or publication) is divided, or the act of installing equipment.

1. Payment of a debtB1formal

   One of several payments made at regular intervals to settle a debt.

   Pago de una deuda

   • She pays her car loan in monthly installments.
   • The final installment of the debt is due next month.
   • They agreed to pay the fee in three installments.

   Sinónimospaymentrepaymenttranche

   Antónimoslump sum

2. Part of a broadcast serialB1formal

   A single episode or part of a story broadcast on television or radio.

   Entrega de una serie

   • The next installment of the series airs on Friday.
   • I missed the first installment of the documentary.
   • Each installment of the podcast covers a different topic.

   Sinónimoschapterepisodepartsegment

3. Part of a published serialB1formal

   A single part of a story published in a magazine, newspaper, or online.

   Entregas de una serie

   • The novel was published in weekly installments.
   • The magazine's latest installment features a new chapter.
   • Readers eagerly awaited the next installment of the mystery.

   Sinónimoschapterepisodepartsegment

4. Act of installingB2formal

   The process of putting equipment or a system into place and making it ready for use.

   Instalación

   • The installment of the new software took several hours.
   • They scheduled the installment of the air conditioning unit.
   • The technician completed the installment of the security system.

   Sinónimosinstallationinstallingsetup