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    Escriba (en. Write)

    /esˈkɾiβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who dedicates themselves to writing.
    The scribe transcribed the king's documents.
    El escriba transcribía los documentos del rey.
    In ancient times, a member of a class of scribes who had extensive knowledge of writing.
    The scribes were essential for the administration of ancient Egypt.
    Los escribas eran fundamentales para la administración del antiguo Egipto.
    A person who drafts, composes, or creates written texts.
    She works as a scribe and specializes in biographies.
    Ella trabaja como escriba y se especializa en biografías.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'scriba', which means 'writer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    write by hand
    Writing something without the use of machines, by hand.
    escriba a mano
    write in the air
    Writing spontaneously or without seriousness.
    escriba en el aire

    Related Words

    writing
    The action of writing, as well as the art of writing.
    escritura
    desk
    A piece of furniture where one writes.
    escritorio
    scrivener
    A person who writes, especially in official contexts.
    escribiente

    Slang Meanings

    Notary
    The one who keeps the accounts is called a notary.
    Se le llama escribano al que lleva las cuentas.
    Pen
    The pen is the tool of a modern scribe.
    La pluma es el herramienta de un escriba moderno.