Spanish word

redacción

Pronunciation

IPA/reðakˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwriting

Example

Su redacción es clara y fácil de leer.

His writing is clear and easy to read.

Illustration for redacción (writing)

More examples

En el trabajo mejoré la redacción de mis correos.

At work I improved the writing of my emails.

Core concept

Arrangement of words and ideas on a page.

Common phrases

  • redacción de un correo

    writing of an email

  • redacción informal

    informal writing

  • revisar la redacción

    revise the writing

Similar words

texto: A coherent piece of written content, such as a paragraph, passage, or article.
escrito: A piece of writing presented as a document or record on paper or a screen.
mensaje: A short written note that conveys a specific intention or information to a recipient.

Definition in Spanish

Proceso y resultado de crear un texto claro y ordenado mediante la elección de palabras y la organización de ideas.

Word origin

From Medieval Latin redactio, based on Latin redigere 'arrange, bring together', the noun refers to composing a clear and ordered text.

Usage tips

  • In academic or exam contexts, redacción often denotes a short essay or composition task.

Other meanings

  • compositionnoun

Opposites

  • oralidadoralitynoun

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