Escribiese (en. Write)

/es.kri.ˈβje.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of putting thoughts or ideas into written form.
If I wrote a letter, it would be very emotional.
Si yo escribiese una carta, sería muy emotiva.
To perform the act of writing, especially in a literary or academic context.
I would like you to write an essay for class.
Quisiera que escribieses un ensayo para la clase.
To use writing tools such as pencil, pen, or computer.
If you wrote more carefully, you wouldn't have so many mistakes.
Si escribieses con más cuidado, no tendrías tantos errores.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to write a book
it refers to the act of writing a complete literary text.
escribiese un libro
if I wrote more often
it indicates the hypothetical action of writing frequently.
si escribiese más a menudo
I would like you to write
it expresses a wish for someone to perform the action of writing.
me gustaría que escribieses

Related Words

to write
To perform the action of placing letters on paper or a digital medium.
escribir
writer
A person who is dedicated to writing, especially in a creative form.
escritor
writing
The act or process of writing, as well as the set of signs that represent a language.
escritura

Slang Meanings

To write informally or quickly.
When I write text messages, I sometimes only use abbreviations.
Cuando escribo mensajes de texto, a veces solo escribiese abreviaciones.
To make a draft or an unfinished written piece.
Yesterday I wrote a couple of ideas that I will refine later.
Ayer escribiese un par de ideas que luego puliré.