Spanish Conversation · Level 8
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Spanish word
escribir
Pronunciation
IPA/eskɾiˈβiɾ/
Meaning
- verbwrite
Example
Yo escribo una nota para ti.
I write a note for you.
More examples
Ella suele escribir mensajes cortos en el móvil.
She usually writes short messages on her phone.
Core concept
Creating written text by hand or with a keyboard.
Common phrases
escribir en el ordenador
write on the computer
escribir un correo
write an email
escribir un mensaje de texto
write a text message
Similar words
anotar: Makes a brief note or memo to record a single point or reminder.
teclear: Types text using a keyboard or electronic device.
rellenar: Fills the blanks of a form or paper with the required information.
copiar: Copies text exactly from another source by writing or typing.
Definition in Spanish
Producir palabras o signos sobre papel o pantalla para comunicar o dejar constancia.
Word origin
Derived from Latin scribere (root scrib- 'write'), passing through Old Spanish forms to modern escribir.
Usage tips
- To express 'write to someone', Spanish uses escribir a alguien or the clitic escribirle rather than an English direct-object word order.