escribió
“escribió” means “wrote” in Spanish (He, She, or Formal You completed the action of writing).
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Ella escribió una carta a su abuela la semana pasada.
A1She wrote a letter to her grandmother last week.
El periodista escribió el artículo en solo una hora.
A2The journalist wrote the article in only an hour.
Usted escribió la mejor propuesta, por eso ganó el contrato.
B1You (formal) wrote the best proposal, that's why you won the contract.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: escribió
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Which sentence correctly uses 'escribió'?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'escribir' comes directly from the Latin verb *scrībere*, meaning 'to write, draw, or mark.' Spanish kept the core meaning, evolving the sound over centuries.
First recorded: 10th century (in early Romance texts)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escribió' irregular?
No, not in this tense! The Preterite tense of 'escribir' follows the standard pattern for '-ir' verbs. The only irregularity in the verb 'escribir' is its Past Participle form, which is 'escrito' (not 'escribido').
How do I know if 'escribió' means 'he wrote' or 'she wrote'?
You need context! Spanish often leaves out the subject (he/she) because the verb ending tells you who did the action. Look at the surrounding sentences to see if the subject is 'él' (he), 'ella' (she), or 'usted' (formal you).