escribes
/es-KREE-bes/
you write
The image shows the simple action of 'you write'.
escribes(Verb)
you write
?present tense, informal singular
are you writing
?present continuous action
,you spell out
?focusing on the letters
📝 In Action
¿Qué escribes en tu diario hoy?
A1What are you writing in your diary today?
Escribes con letra muy bonita.
A1You write with very nice handwriting.
Si me escribes un mensaje, te respondo enseguida.
A2If you write me a message, I'll reply right away.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'tú' Form
The ending '-es' always tells you that the action is being done by 'tú' (you, informal singular) in the present tense.
Regular -ir Verb
The verb 'escribir' follows all the standard patterns for verbs ending in '-ir' in Spanish, making it easy to conjugate.
⭐ Usage Tips
Action in Progress
In Spanish, 'escribes' can mean both 'you write (habitually)' and 'you are writing (right now),' depending on the context.
This image visualizes 'you compose' (such as a story or book).
escribes(Verb)
you compose
?writing a book, song, or article
you author
?creating a major work
,you dictate
?setting down terms or rules
📝 In Action
Escribes una novela de fantasía muy original.
B1You are composing a very original fantasy novel.
Dicen que escribes las mejores letras de canciones del grupo.
B2They say you write the best song lyrics in the group.
💡 Grammar Points
Creative Output
When talking about professional or creative writing, 'escribir' is used just like the English 'to compose' or 'to author'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
present
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escribes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'escribes'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'escribir' is a regular -ir verb, why is its past participle 'escrito' and not 'escribido'?
This is a great question! 'Escribir' is regular in most of its conjugations, but its past participle ('escrito') is irregular. This is because it directly inherited its form from the Latin past participle (*scriptus*). You just have to remember this one exception.
What is the difference between 'escribes' and 'escribas'?
'Escribes' is the form used for facts and certainty (Indicative mood): 'Tú escribes mucho' (You write a lot). 'Escribas' is a special form (Subjunctive mood) used when expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or indirect commands: 'Quiero que tú escribas la lista' (I want you to write the list).