English–Spanish
“essay” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/enˈsaʝo/
Example
Escribí un ensayo sobre mi ciudad.
I wrote an essay about my city.
How to say “essay” in Spanish
“Essay” in Spanish is ensayo.
Brief reflective prose on a single topic.
Example sentences with ensayo
Revisé mi ensayo antes de entregarlo.
I revised my essay before handing it in.
Tips for using ensayo
- For composing a paper Spanish normally uses escribir un ensayo, since hacer un ensayo often refers to rehearsing or making an attempt.
Other Spanish words for “essay”
Tengo que escribir una composición para la clase.
I have to write an essay for class.