What does it mean word for word?
The word publicación literally means 'publication' and is the standard term for a post on social media.
Which one should you use?
While publicación de Instagram is the standard term, many Spanish speakers use the anglicism post de Instagram in casual conversation. You may also encounter publicación en Insta as an informal way to refer to the content.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Publicación de Instagram is a formal way to say Instagram post. For casual settings, you can use the informal post de Instagram or publicación en Insta.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use Post en Instagram or the more specific Foto en Insta. In Latin America, Publicación en Insta is a common expression.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you change publicación to publicaciones, resulting in publicaciones de Instagram. To describe the action of sharing a post on the platform, use the phrase compartir una publicación.
How do you pronounce it?
/publikaθjon de instaɡɾam/
Did you know?
- The term publicación can refer to both a social media post and a formal printed book or journal.
- The act of sharing a publicación is expressed with the verb compartir, which is also the word for 'sharing' a meal or a physical space.
- The word publicación shares its roots with the English word 'public', coming from the Latin 'pūblicātiōnem'.
Examples in context
- Vi tu publicación de Instagram ayer.I saw your Instagram post yesterday.
- Esa publicación de Instagram es muy graciosa.That Instagram post is very funny.
- Voy a borrar mi última publicación de Instagram.I am going to delete my last Instagram post.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a photo on their phones.
- SofíaMira esta publicación de Instagram de mi prima.Look at this Instagram post of my cousin.
- AlejandroQué lugar tan increíble, ¿dónde es?What an incredible place, where is it?
- SofíaCreo que es un viaje por Italia.I think it is a trip through Italy.
- AlejandroTienes que darle un like a la publicación.You have to give the post a like.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Instagram, de, publicación, CC BY-SA 4.0.
