Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
redactar
Pronunciation
IPA/reðakˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdraft
Example
Tengo que redactar el informe hoy.
I have to draft the report today.
More examples
¿Puedes redactar un correo breve para confirmar la reunión?
Can you draft a brief email to confirm the meeting?
Core concept
Composing a coherent written text by arranging sentences and paragraphs.
Common phrases
redactar un correo
draft an email
redactar un mensaje
draft a message
redactar una nota
draft a note
Similar words
escribir: Writes ideas or information into text to record or communicate them.
elaborar: Develops detailed documents or plans by gathering and organizing source material.
Definition in Spanish
Elaborar un texto por escrito organizando frases y párrafos para transmitir ideas con claridad.
Word origin
From Latin re- 'again/back' plus agere 'to drive', via medieval Latin redactare 'bring together', the verb denotes composing or drafting a text.
Usage tips
- Although English 'redact' often means to censor, Spanish redactar means to compose or prepare a written text and often implies a near finished version rather than a rough sketch.