Escribieron (en. They wrote)
/es.kɾi.ˈβje.ɾon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of writing in the past.
They wrote a letter.
Ellos escribieron una carta.
It is used to refer to any act of writing done by more than one person.
They wrote in their diaries.
Escribieron en sus diarios.
Expresses a completed action of writing.
They wrote their memories for history.
Escribieron sus recuerdos para la historia.
Etymology
From the Latin verb 'scribere', which means 'to write'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wrote by hand
They wrote using a pen or pencil on paper.
escribieron a mano
wrote in the air
They made a gesture of writing without using an object.
escribieron en el aire
wrote history
They documented events in a text.
escribieron la historia
Related Words
to write
Indicates the action of putting something in writing.
escribir
writer
A person who writes, especially those who create literary works.
escritor
writing
Action or effect of writing.
escritura
Slang Meanings
They wrote a lot.
After the meeting, they wrote a lot about the points discussed.
Después de la reunión, escribieron mucho sobre los puntos discutidos.
They wrote the report.
Finally, they wrote the report at the last minute.
Finalmente, escribieron el informe a última hora.