“facebook” means “Facebook” in Spanish (social media platform).
Facebook, the Facebook platform
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¿Viste lo que publicó María en Facebook ayer?
A1Did you see what María posted on Facebook yesterday?
Tengo que revisar mi Facebook antes de irme a dormir.
A2I have to check my Facebook before going to sleep.
Nuestra empresa usa Facebook para anunciar eventos.
B1Our company uses Facebook to advertise events.
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Words that translate to "facebook" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: facebook
Question 1 of 1
Which preposition should you use when describing the act of posting something *on* Facebook?
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📚 Etymology▼
A direct loanword from English. It is a compound word formed from 'face' (referring to a directory or list of people) and 'book' (a printed directory).
First recorded: Early 21st century (coinciding with the platform's creation in 2004).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Spanish have its own word for Facebook?
No. 'Facebook' is used universally in Spanish-speaking countries. While the general term is 'red social' (social network), the name of the company remains 'Facebook'.
Is 'Facebook' masculine or feminine?
It is generally treated as masculine: 'el Facebook' or 'un Facebook'. This is common for proper nouns of services or platforms borrowed from English.