subí
“subí” means “I went up” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I went up, I climbed
Also: I got on
📝 In Action
Subí las escaleras corriendo porque tenía prisa.
A1I ran up the stairs because I was in a hurry.
Ayer subí al autobús equivocado.
A2Yesterday I got on the wrong bus.
I uploaded, I turned up
Also: I raised
📝 In Action
Subí las fotos de mis vacaciones a Instagram.
B1I uploaded my vacation photos to Instagram.
Subí el volumen porque no escuchaba la música.
A2I turned up the volume because I couldn't hear the music.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'subīre', which meant 'to go under' or 'to approach from below'. Over time, it evolved to mean the act of moving upward.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'subí' and 'subió'?
'Subí' means 'I climbed/went up', while 'subió' means 'he/she/it climbed/went up'.
Does 'subí' always have an accent?
Yes, when you are talking about the past tense for 'I', the accent is required to show the stress is on the end of the word.