English–Spanish
“scribble” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/gaɾaˈβato/
Example
El cuaderno está lleno de garabatos.
The notebook is full of scribbles.
How to say “scribble” in Spanish
“Scribble” in Spanish is garabato.
Quick untidy pen stroke.
Example sentences with garabato
Cuando hablo por teléfono, hago garabatos en la agenda.
When I talk on the phone, I scribble in the planner.
Tips for using garabato
- In phrases like 'firmar con un garabato', garabato usually implies an unreadable signature and can sound dismissive in formal or legal contexts.