escribes
“escribes” means “you write” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you write
Also: are you writing, you spell out
📝 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.
you compose
Also: you author, you dictate
📝 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.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
present
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Which sentence correctly uses 'escribes'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *scrībere*, which meant 'to mark, engrave, or write.' The Spanish form kept the core meaning very closely.
First recorded: Around the 10th or 11th century in early Spanish texts.
Cognates (Related words)
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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).