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Is the word postar the same in Brazilian and European Portuguese?

No.

While the core meaning remains the same, there is a difference in typical usage. In Brazil, "postar" is the standard, ubiquitous verb used for all social media activities (sharing photos, updates, etc.). In Portugal, while "postar" is understood and used, it is often perceived as an anglicism. Therefore, Portuguese people more naturally use "publicar" (to publish) or "partilhar" (to share) when referring to digital content.

Brazilian Portuguese Examples

1. Eu vou postar essa foto no Instagram agora. (I am going to post this photo on Instagram now.)
2. Ela postou um vídeo muito engraçado ontem. (She posted a very funny video yesterday.)
3. Não esqueça de postar o link no grupo. (Don't forget to post the link in the group.)
4. Ele postou um story sobre a viagem. (He posted a story about the trip.)
5. Você já postou as fotos do aniversário? (Have you already posted the birthday photos?)

Continental Portuguese Examples

1. Eu vou publicar esta foto no Instagram agora. (I am going to publish this photo on Instagram now.)
2. Ela publicou um vídeo muito engraçado ontem. (She published a very funny video yesterday.)
3. Não te esqueças de partilhar o link no grupo. (Don't forget to share the link in the group.)
4. Ele publicou um story sobre a viagem. (He published a story about the trip.)
5. Já publicaste as fotos do aniversário? (Have you already published the birthday photos?)