Escriben (en. They write)

[esˈkɾiβen]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

The action of composing in words on a medium.

Students write their essays on the computer.

Los estudiantes escriben sus ensayos en la computadora.

To transcribe or draft something.

She writes letters for her friends.

Ella escribe cartas para sus amigos.

To record information in a document.

Doctors write prescriptions for patients.

Los médicos escriben recetas para los pacientes.

From Latin 'scribere', which means 'to write'.

to write by hand

To draft something using a pen or pencil on paper.

escribir a mano

to write a book

To compose a lengthy text intended for publication.

escribir un libro

to write an email

To write an electronic message.

escribir un correo

written

Text that has been drafted.

escrito

writing

The action or result of writing.

escritura

scrivener

A person dedicated to writing or who has the profession of a notary.

escribano

To write quickly.

I need to write this report quickly.

Tengo que escribir este informe al toque.

To write on a wall or public surface.

Yesterday I wrote on the plaza wall with a spray can.

Ayer escribí en la pared de la plaza con un spray.