Escritor (en. Writer)

/es.kɾiˈtoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual dedicated to writing, creating literary or non-literary works.
The writer published their first novel last year.
El escritor publicó su primera novela el año pasado.
A person who specializes in writing texts in various genres.
The speechwriter usually works for public figures.
El escritor de discursos suele trabajar para figuras públicas.
Anyone who performs the act of writing.
It is not necessary to be a professional writer to keep a diary.
No es necesario ser un escritor profesional para llevar un diario.

Etymology

From Latin 'scriptor', which means 'the one who writes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ghostwriter
A person who writes on behalf of another, usually credited as the author.
escritor fantasma
best-selling writer
An author whose books are commercially successful.
escritor de best-sellers
debut writer
A writer who is new to the field of writing, either in terms of it or due to the publication of their works.
escritor novel

Related Words

writing
The act of writing or the manner of writing.
escritura
literature
The collection of written works of artistic or intellectual value.
literatura
text
Set of statements that represent written content.
texto

Slang Meanings

To have a sharp pen
That writer has a sharp pen; their critiques are always very sharp.
Ese escritor tiene la pluma afilada; sus críticas siempre son muy agudas.
To be a renowned writer
Since he won the award, he has become a renowned writer.
Desde que ganó el premio, se ha vuelto un escritor de renombre.