escrita
“escrita” means “written” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
written
Also: in writing
📝 In Action
La carta estaba escrita a mano.
A1The letter was written by hand.
Necesito la respuesta escrita antes del viernes.
A2I need the written answer before Friday.
Esta es la ley escrita, no la tradición oral.
B1This is the written law, not the oral tradition.
written
📝 In Action
La novela fue escrita por una autora anónima.
B1The novel was written by an anonymous author.
Si la respuesta no está escrita, no cuenta.
B2If the answer is not written down, it doesn't count.
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Quick Quiz: escrita
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Which sentence correctly uses 'escrita'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *scripta*, which means 'written' or 'something written'. It is related to the verb *scribere* (to write).
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escrita' the same as 'escrito'?
'Escrita' and 'escrito' are the same word, but they are used for different genders. 'Escrita' is used when describing a feminine noun (like 'la ley'), and 'escrito' is used for a masculine noun (like 'el libro'). They both mean 'written'.
Why is the past participle of 'escribir' not 'escribida'?
'Escribir' is an irregular verb. While most verbs form their past participle with '-ado' or '-ido', 'escribir' is one of the few that uses the special ancient form, 'escrito' (and its feminine/plural variations), which comes straight from Latin.