YouTube
/ʝuˈtub/
YouTube is the Spanish name for the video-sharing website YouTube.
When you want to say that content is located on the platform, use the preposition en (for example, en YouTube) rather than en el or en la.
Meaning: a video-sharing website (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/ʝuˈtub/
Did you know?
- While YouTube is a proper noun, Spanish speakers often use the verb youtubear to describe the act of creating content or spending time on the platform.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, YouTube is used as a generic term for any online video, regardless of whether the video is actually hosted on that specific site.
- The 'tube' part of the name refers to a cathode ray tube, a piece of technology that is now considered an antique in many parts of the Spanish-speaking world.
Examples in context
- Lo vi en YouTube.I watched it on YouTube.This sentence shows how to use YouTube to indicate where you watched something.Tatoeba #2216892 by Shishir, translation #2141532 by Hybrid
- YouTube está bloqueado en Irán.YouTube is blocked in Iran.This sentence demonstrates how to state that YouTube is blocked in a specific country.Tatoeba #3004116 by hayastan, translation #8953752 by Nylez
- ¿Cuál es tu video favorito en YouTube?What's your favorite YouTube video?This sentence shows how to ask about a favorite video on YouTube.Tatoeba #1731482 by hayastan, translation #906949 by CK
- El profesor sugirió revisar algunos videos educativos en el canal de YouTube para obtener más información sobre el tema.The professor suggested checking out some educational videos on the YouTube channel to gather more information about the topic.
- Ayer vi un video muy gracioso en YouTube sobre gatos bailando.Yesterday, I watched a very funny video on YouTube about dancing cats.
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about learning a new hobby.
- DanielAprendí a cocinar viendo videos en YouTube.I learned how to cook by watching videos on YouTube.
- ElenaYo también busco muchas recetas ahí.I also look for many recipes there.
- DanielTengo un canal de YouTube para mis platos.I have a YouTube channel for my dishes.
- Elena¡Qué bien! Me pasarás el enlace, Daniel.That's great! You'll send me the link, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “youtube” translations and entries YouTube, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
