publicar en Instagram
/publikaɾ en instaɡɾam/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'post on instagram' is translated into Spanish as publicar en Instagram.
Which one should you use?
You might use subir a Instagram to mean 'to upload to Instagram' or Colgar en Instagram, which literally means 'Hang on Instagram'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the continuous action of 'posting on Instagram' right now, use the gerund publicando with the verb estar.
How do you pronounce it?
/publikaɾ en instaɡɾam/
Did you know?
- The use of subir to mean 'to post' reveals a cultural conceptualization of the internet as a 'cloud' or a higher place where data is sent upward.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the English word 'post' is adopted directly as a masculine noun, un post, rather than using a native Spanish equivalent.
- The name 'Instagram' is a blend of the Greek-derived word '-gram', meaning 'something written', and the word 'instant'.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué te parece?What do you think?
- No te pierdas mi último postDon't miss my latest post
- Voy a publicar en Instagram la foto del gato.I am going to post the photo of the cat on Instagram.
- ¿Puedes publicar en Instagram nuestro video de ayer?Can you post our video from yesterday on Instagram?
- Ella quiere publicar en Instagram sus nuevos dibujos.She wants to post her new drawings on Instagram.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a restaurant with beautiful food.
- ElenaMira qué bonita es la comida.Look how beautiful the food is.
- MateoTienes que publicar en Instagram una foto.You have to post a photo on Instagram.
- ElenaSí, voy a publicar en Instagram ahora mismo.Yes, I am going to post on Instagram right now.
- Mateo¡Perfecto! Etiquétame en la publicación, Elena.Perfect! Tag me in the post, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Instagram, en, publicar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
