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How to Say "to post" in Spanish

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publicar

/poo-blee-KAHR//publiˈkaɾ/

verbA1general
Use 'publicar' when you are making content available to the public on a website or social media platform.
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-BEER/suˈβiɾ/

verbB1general
Use 'subir' when the action is about uploading or transferring files to a digital space, like cloud storage or a social media platform.
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.

Publicar vs. Subir

Learners often confuse 'publicar' and 'subir'. While 'publicar' focuses on making content visible to others, 'subir' emphasizes the act of uploading or transferring files. Think of 'publicar' for sharing and 'subir' for uploading.

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