subo
/SOO-boh/
I go up
A person climbs a staircase, illustrating the action of going up to a higher level.
subo(verb)
I go up
?moving to a higher floor or level
I climb
?ascending stairs or a mountain
,I get on
?entering a bus, train, or car
📝 In Action
Subo por las escaleras.
A1I go up the stairs.
Siempre subo al autobús a las ocho.
A1I always get on the bus at eight.
💡 Grammar Points
Who is doing the action?
The 'o' ending tells you that 'I' am the one going up right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Getting on vehicles
Mistake: "Subo el autobús."
Correction: Subo al autobús. Always use 'a' when you are getting onto a vehicle.
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'a'
When you're going up to a place, use 'subo a' (I'm going up to the roof: 'Subo a la azotea').
A hand turns a dial to increase the volume, representing the action of turning something up.
subo(verb)
I turn up
?increasing volume or intensity
I upload
?putting files on the internet
,I bring up
?carrying something to a higher floor
📝 In Action
Subo el volumen porque no oigo nada.
A1I'm turning up the volume because I can't hear anything.
Subo el video a YouTube ahora mismo.
A2I am uploading the video to YouTube right now.
💡 Grammar Points
Direct Action
When you are changing something else (like volume), you don't need 'a' after 'subo'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Digital Life
If you are posting something on social media or the cloud, 'subo' is your go-to word for 'uploading'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: subo
Question 1 of 1
Which of these expresses 'I'm uploading a file'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'subo' always mean I'm physically moving?
Not always! While it often means you are going up stairs or getting on a bus, it can also mean you are turning up the music or uploading a picture to the internet.