subo
“subo” means “I go up” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I go up
Also: I climb, I get on
📝 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.
I turn up
Also: I upload, I bring up
📝 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.
🔄 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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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'subire', which combined 'sub' (under) and 'ire' (to go). It originally meant to come up from below.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.