escritor
ehs-kree-TOR
📝 In Action
Mi escritor favorito es Gabriel García Márquez.
A1My favorite author is Gabriel García Márquez.
Para ser un buen escritor, tienes que leer mucho.
A2To be a good writer, you have to read a lot.
El joven escritor ganó un premio por su primera novela.
B1The young writer won an award for his first novel.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Matching
Since 'escritor' is a person, it must match the gender of the person you are referring to. Use 'el escritor' for a man and 'la escritora' for a woman.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the Profession and the Action
Mistake: "Usar 'escribir' para la persona. (E.g., Él es escribir)"
Correction: Use 'escritor' (the person) or 'escribir' (the action). Correct: 'Él es escritor'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specifying the Genre
If you want to say what they write, use 'escritor de' followed by the genre: 'escritor de poesía' (poetry writer).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escritor
Question 1 of 1
If you are talking about a woman who writes books, what is the correct term?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'escritor' and 'autor'?
'Escritor' is the general term for anyone who writes professionally (a novelist, journalist, screenwriter, etc.). 'Autor' (author) usually refers specifically to the person who originated a published work, like a book or an article, and often implies legal ownership of the work.
How do I pronounce the 'sc' in 'escritor'?
The 's' and the 'c' are pronounced separately, almost like two distinct sounds: 'es-kree-TOR'. It is not blended like the 'sc' in the English word 'science'.