Instagram
/instaˈɡɾam/
The English phrase "instagram" is translated into Spanish as Instagram.
Instagram refers to the online photo-sharing service. The term is widely recognized and understood by Spanish speakers across the globe.
Meaning: online photo-sharing service (name)
Which one should you use?
While Instagram is the standard name, you may encounter the shortened version Insta, which is used for a more laid-back and casual approach.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the name as a noun to refer to the platform itself, it is treated as a masculine noun, such as el Instagram. Additionally, when saying someone is "on Instagram", use the preposition en instead of en el.
How do you pronounce it?
/instaˈɡɾam/
What mistakes should you avoid?
When expressing that someone is "on Instagram", avoid using en el and use the preposition en instead.
Did you know?
- The word camera within the origin of Instagram comes from the Ancient Greek kamára, which originally meant a vaulted room.
- Because Instagram is a global brand name, it is recognized and used identically across all Spanish-speaking countries from Spain to Argentina.
Examples in context
- Yanni está en Instagram.Yanni is on Instagram.This sentence shows how to say someone is on Instagram.Tatoeba #10031344 by manufrutos, translation #10031257 by Amastan
- Tom tiene una cuenta de Instagram.Tom has an Instagram account.This sentence demonstrates how to mention having an Instagram account.Tatoeba #11967789 by Eremon, translation #8174011 by Hybrid
- El instagram de Tobías todavía existe y está muy activo.Tobias's Instagram still exists and is very active.This sentence illustrates how to refer to someone's Instagram.Tatoeba #13652916 by Seael, translation #11663422 by Amastan
- ¡Mira esta foto que subí a Insta!Check out this photo I uploaded on Insta!
- Estuve viendo las stories de Insta de mis amigosI was watching my friends' Insta stories
- No puedo dejar de visitar el perfil de Pablo en InstaI can't stop visiting Pablo's profile on Insta
- Voy a subir esta foto a IG. ¿Qué te parece?I'm going to post this photo on IG. What do you think?
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing social media during lunch.
- Daniel¿Viste las fotos nuevas de María en Instagram?Did you see María's new photos on Instagram?
- MaríaNo, todavía no he revisado su Instagram.No, I haven't checked her Instagram yet.
- DanielDeberías hacerlo, están increíbles.You should, they are incredible.
- MaríaEstá bien, lo veré más tarde.Alright, I will look at them later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “instagram” translations and entries Instagram, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Instagram, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
