Social Media (AQA GCSE Spanish): Revision Note

Exam code: 8692

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Social media

  • The topic Social Media requires you to discuss online activities, safety, and the habitual use of social networking

  • Discussions often focus on current activities and risks, making secure application of the present continuous tense the key grammar focus

  • These revision notes cover core vocabulary related to online platforms and interactions, practice the essential grammar point of the Present Continuous, and share top strategies for tackling exam questions

A woman smiling while surrounded by social media icons like hearts, emojis, and chat bubbles, with a phone frame in the background.

Social media: vocabulary

Uso las redes sociales para relajarme. (I use social media to relax.)

Category

Spanish

Part of speech

English

Platforms & nouns

redes sociales

n (fpl)

social media (networks)

perfil

n (m)

profile

sitio web

n (m)

website / site

foto

n (f)

photo / picture

Actions

chatear

v

(to) chat

compartir

v

(to) share

seguir

v

(to) follow / continue

usar

v

(to) use

Higher Tier Only vocabulary

Use these terms strategically to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary required at higher tier. These terms allow for discussion of risks, abstract concepts, and promotions.

Spanish

Part of speech

English

Example phrase

English

contraseña

n (f)

password

Nunca deberías compartir tu contraseña.

You should never share your password.

privacidad

n (f)

privacy

Hay falta de privacidad en la red.

There is a lack of privacy on the network.

promover

v

to promote

Quiero promover mi marca en la red.

I want to promote my brand on the network.

riesgo

n (m)

risk

El ciberacoso es un riesgo grave.

Cyberbullying is a serious risk.

seguridad

n (f)

security / safety

La seguridad en línea es esencial.

Online security is essential.

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