Spanish phrase
¿Por qué se publicó ~?
Meaning
Why was ___ posted without permission?
When to use it
Asks why something was posted without permission. Used to demand an explanation or apology when personal photos or content appear online without consent, with a slightly confrontational tone.
Example dialogue
¿Por qué se publicó mi foto sin permiso?
Why was my photo posted without permission?
Lo siento, alguien la subió sin permiso; ya la quitamos.
Sorry, someone posted it without permission; we've already removed it.