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How to Say "to post" in Spanish

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publicar

poo-blee-KAHRpubliˈkaɾ

verbA1general
Use this word when you are sharing something digitally, such as on social media, a blog, or a website.
A hand holding a smartphone with a colorful photo on the screen, a finger is pressing a large green button with a checkmark.

Examples

Ella va a publicar una foto nueva en Instagram.

She is going to post a new photo on Instagram.

No debes publicar información personal en internet.

You shouldn't post personal information on the internet.

The 'C' to 'QU' Swap

In the 'I' form of the past (publiqué) and all command forms, the 'c' changes to 'qu' so it keeps the hard 'K' sound. Without it, it would sound like a 'S'!

Posting vs. Advertising

Mistake: “Using 'publicar' to mean 'to advertise'.”

Correction: Use 'anunciar' for advertising products. 'Publicar' is for making content or information available.

subir

soo-BEERsuˈβiɾ

verbB1general
This term is used when uploading digital content, like photos or files, to a platform or the cloud.
Stylized icons representing photos and documents floating directly upwards from a computer screen toward a large cloud.

Examples

Voy a subir las fotos de las vacaciones a la nube.

I'm going to upload the vacation photos to the cloud.

Cuando subas el video, dime para verlo.

When you upload the video, let me know so I can watch it.

Digital Ascent

Think of 'subir' in a digital context as sending information 'up' to the cloud or a server. 'Descargar' (download) is the opposite action.

destinar

dehs-tee-NAHRdes.tiˈnaɾ

verbB2formal
Use this word when officially assigning someone to a new location for work, such as a different city or office.
A park ranger standing guard at the entrance of a lush green forest park.

Examples

Fue destinado a la embajada de Madrid.

He was posted to the embassy in Madrid.

El soldado fue destinado a la frontera.

The soldier was stationed at the border.

Me destinaron a un nuevo departamento.

They assigned me to a new department.

Passive Voice Usage

This meaning is very often used in the passive voice (using 'ser' + past participle) because the person usually doesn't choose where they are sent.

Online vs. Official Assignments

The most frequent confusion is between 'publicar'/'subir' for online content and 'destinar' for job assignments. Remember that 'publicar' and 'subir' relate to sharing information digitally, while 'destinar' means to send a person to a new work location.

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