VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

escribir

to write

First introduced in Chapter 1chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use escribir where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see escribir after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo escribo todos los días.Every single weekday I try to write when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta escribir en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates write slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does escribir mean in Spanish?
to write (introduced in Chapter 1 in Chapurra).
How do you use escribir in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is escribir in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 1. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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