Verb · A1 · Spanish glossary
Escribir: to write
escribir
Pronunciation: ehs-kree-BEER (stress the capital letters)
Escribir means “to write” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: to write
- How to say it: ehs-kree-BEER
- Present: yo escribo, tú escribes
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “escribir” means and how to use it
Escribir means “to write.” You can write a letter, a message, a name, or a book.
How to conjugate “escribir”
| Who | Spanish | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | escribo | I |
| tú | escribes | you (informal) |
| él, ella, usted | escribe | he, she, you (formal) |
| nosotros | escribimos | we |
| ellos, ustedes | escriben | they, you all |
| Past (preterite) | yo escribí, él escribió | I / he or she |
| Past participle | escrito | used with haber |
Examples with audio
- Escribo un mensaje a mi amiga.I write a message to my friend.
- ¿Cómo se escribe tu nombre?How do you spell your name?
- Mi hermano escribe canciones.My brother writes songs.
Usage tip
The past participle is irregular: escrito (written). “¿Cómo se escribe?” means “How do you spell it?”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “to write” in Spanish?
“to write” in Spanish is “escribir.” It is pronounced ehs-kree-BEER, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “escribir”?
Say ehs-kree-BEER. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
What is the past tense of “escribir”?
In the preterite, “yo” is “escribí” and “él” is “escribió.” The past participle is “escrito.”
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