postare

to post (online)

verb poh-STAH-reh Rare

Usage Note

Postare is an Italianized verb from English 'to post', conjugated as a regular -are verb (posta, ha postato). It is used informally for sharing content on any social media platform. The related noun post (m, invariable) is likewise borrowed from English. In formal writing pubblicare (to publish) is preferred.

Examples

"Ha postato una foto di vacanza."

Natural Translation

She posted a vacation photo.

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