republicar
/republikaɾ/from spelling rules
To repost in Spanish is republicar.
The term is used to describe the act of posting content again. In the context of social media, the verb compartir (to share) is often used more frequently than republicar to mean sharing or reposting a post.
Meaning: to post again (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
republicar is composed of the prefix re- (again) and publicar (to publish), literally meaning "to republish".
Which one should you use?
While republicar is a standard term, you may use Volver a publicar or Volver a compartir as formal alternatives. For a more informal tone, you can use Recompartir.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term retuitear is specifically used when referring to reposting content on Twitter. In Mexico, the English loanword repostear is commonly used to mean 'repost'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle used for the passive voice or as an adjective is republicado. If you want to say "you will repost", use the second-person singular future indicative form republicarás.
How do you pronounce it?
/republikaɾ/
Did you know?
- In Mexico, the word repostear is a 'Spanglish' loanword, but it can be confusing because repostero refers to a pastry chef.
- Because republicar contains the root público, it shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'republic', both relating to the 'public' sphere.
- The verb compartir is used for 'reposting' but also means 'to share' a physical object, like a pizza or a room, which is a much broader use than the English 'share' on social media.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría volver a publicar este contenido en su perfil?Could you repost this content on your profile?
- ¡Comparte nuevamente mi publicación, por favor!Please repost my post again!
- Si te gustó, ¡recomparte mi publicación!If you liked it, repost my post!
- ¿Podrías volver a compartir mi foto de vacaciones en tu cuenta?Could you repost my vacation photo on your account?
- Voy a republicar tu foto en mi perfil.I am going to repost your photo on my profile.
- Debes republicar esta noticia para que todos la vean.You should repost this news so that everyone sees it.
- ¿Me permites republicar tu video de Instagram?Do you allow me to repost your Instagram video?
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are discussing social media content.
- LucíaMateo, ¿puedo republicar tu dibujo en mi cuenta?Mateo, can I repost your drawing on my account?
- MateoSí, Lucía, por supuesto que puedes.Yes, Lucía, of course you can.
- Lucía¡Gracias! Me encanta, así que voy a republicarlo ahora.Thanks! I love it, so I'm going to repost it now.
- MateoQué buena idea, muchas gracias.That's a great idea, thank you very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
