escribiste
“escribiste” means “you wrote” in Spanish (completed action in the past (informal 'tú')).
you wrote
Also: did you write
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¿Tú escribiste esa carta anoche?
A1Did you write that letter last night?
Escribiste un mensaje muy bonito por mi cumpleaños.
A2You wrote a very nice message for my birthday.
No escribiste los apuntes, así que no tienes la información.
A2You didn't write the notes, so you don't have the information.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin verb *scrībere*, meaning 'to write.' It has remained very consistent in form and meaning across centuries of language change.
First recorded: Old Spanish (c. 10th-11th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escribiste' used in all Spanish-speaking countries?
Yes, 'escribiste' is the standard past tense for 'tú' (you, informal) everywhere. However, in some parts of Latin America, they might use 'vos' instead of 'tú,' which would result in the form 'escribisteis' (though this is less common than 'escribiste').
Why does the 'tú' form end in -iste?
The '-iste' ending is the standard marker for the informal 'you' in the simple past tense (Preterite) for all verbs ending in -er and -ir. It signals that the action was finished and performed by the person you are speaking to.