Spanish · Common Verbs

Escribir

To write

Beginnerverb

Definition

To form letters and words on a surface.

Example

Escribe una carta a su amigo.

She writes a letter to her friend.

Etymology

'Escribir' comes from the Latin 'scribere', meaning 'to write'. The verb has maintained this meaning through its transition to modern Spanish.

How & Where It’s Used

'Escribir' is applicable in both informal and formal contexts, commonly used in conversations, professional communication, and literature.

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