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.