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Two friendly, stylized cartoon figures stand apart but are connected by a glowing red heart floating between them against a simple blue background, symbolizing digital social connection and interaction.

facebook

feis-buk

nounmA1
Facebook?social media platform,the Facebook platform?referring to the system/website

📝 In Action

¿Viste lo que publicó María en Facebook ayer?

A1

Did you see what María posted on Facebook yesterday?

Tengo que revisar mi Facebook antes de irme a dormir.

A2

I have to check my Facebook before going to sleep.

Nuestra empresa usa Facebook para anunciar eventos.

B1

Our company uses Facebook to advertise events.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • publicar en Facebook – to post on Facebook
  • revisar el Facebook – to check Facebook
  • tener una cuenta de Facebook – to have a Facebook account

💡 Grammar Points

Using the Article

Even though 'Facebook' is a proper name, Spanish speakers often use the masculine article 'el' before it: 'el Facebook'. This makes it feel more like a general object or service.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong preposition

Mistake: "Publicar a Facebook (Posting *to* Facebook)"

Correction: Publicar en Facebook (Posting *in/on* Facebook). Always use 'en' when talking about actions happening on the platform.

⭐ Usage Tips

Treating it like English

In many regions, the pronunciation is kept very close to the original English, so don't try to force a Spanish spelling pronunciation.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: facebook

Question 1 of 1

Which preposition should you use when describing the act of posting something *on* Facebook?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

facebookear(to use Facebook (as a verb)) - verb
perfil(profile) - noun

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.