Spanish Conversation · Level 100
58 words
Spanish word
escritora
Pronunciation
IPA/eskɾiˈtoɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounwriter
Example
¿Conoces a alguna escritora local?
Do you know any local writers?
More examples
La escritora famosa firmó ejemplares después de la presentación.
The well-known writer signed copies after the presentation.
Core concept
Woman typing a novel on a laptop.
Common phrases
la escritora famosa
the well-known writer
una escritora local
a local writer
la escritora española
the Spanish writer
Similar words
autora: Female author who creates and publishes books, essays, or other works.
novelista: Female novelist who writes long fictional books (novels).
periodista: Female journalist who researches and writes articles for newspapers or magazines.
poeta: Female poet who writes poems.
Definition in Spanish
Mujer autora de libros, cuentos, artículos u otros textos escritos, especialmente en el ámbito literario.
Word origin
Formed from Spanish escritor (from Latin scriptor 'writer') by replacing the masculine suffix -or with the feminine -ora to refer to a woman writer.
Usage tips
- When naming a writer in conversation, add a title or genre (for example, la escritora de novelas) to clarify what she writes and invite follow-up.