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escrita

/es-KREE-tah/

written

A quill pen resting next to a piece of parchment covered in neat, abstract lines, symbolizing written text.

The parchment is escrita (written), ready to be read.

escrita(Adjective)

fA1

written

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describing a document or text

Also:

in writing

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as opposed to spoken

📝 In Action

La carta estaba escrita a mano.

A1

The letter was written by hand.

Necesito la respuesta escrita antes del viernes.

A2

I need the written answer before Friday.

Esta es la ley escrita, no la tradición oral.

B1

This is the written law, not the oral tradition.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • documentada (documented)
  • redactada (drafted)

Antonyms

  • oral (oral / spoken)

Common Collocations

  • prueba escrita – written test
  • palabra escrita – written word

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since 'escrita' is an adjective, it must match the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use '-a' for feminine singular nouns (like 'carta').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Genders

Mistake: "La ley estaba escrito."

Correction: La ley estaba escrita. (Since 'ley' is feminine, the adjective must be feminine 'escrita'.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Paired with 'Estar'

When describing the current state of a document (e.g., 'it is finished writing'), you almost always use 'estar' + 'escrita'.

A stylized hand holding up a rolled-up piece of parchment secured with a red ribbon, symbolizing a completed written document.

The letter has been completely escrita (written) and is now sealed.

escrita(Past Participle)

fB1

written

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used in passive constructions (e.g., 'it was written')

📝 In Action

La novela fue escrita por una autora anónima.

B1

The novel was written by an anonymous author.

Si la respuesta no está escrita, no cuenta.

B2

If the answer is not written down, it doesn't count.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • ser escrita – to be written (passive voice)

💡 Grammar Points

The Passive Voice

To form the passive voice (when the subject receives the action), pair a form of the verb 'ser' (like 'fue' or 'es') with 'escrita'. Remember it must agree with the subject!

Irregular Participle

'Escrita' comes from the irregular past participle 'escrito' (the expected regular form escribido does not exist).

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on the Result

Using 'estar escrita' focuses on the current state (The letter is written). Using 'ser escrita' focuses on the action or event (The letter was written).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: escrita

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'escrita'?

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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.