escritura
/es-kree-TOO-rah/
writing
Escritura refers to the physical act of writing.
escritura(noun)
writing
?The act of writing
,handwriting
?The specific style of someone's writing
script
?A system of writing
📝 In Action
Practico mi escritura todos los días para mejorar.
A1I practice my writing every day to improve.
Su escritura es pequeña pero muy clara.
A2Her handwriting is small but very clear.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Alert
Even though it ends in '-a', remember that this word is feminine: 'la escritura' (the writing).
⭐ Usage Tips
Handwriting vs. Act
You can use 'escritura' for both the style of writing ('Tu escritura es bonita') and the activity itself ('La escritura es difícil').
In a legal context, escritura means a deed or formal document, often related to property.
escritura(noun)
deed
?Legal document for property
,public instrument
?Notarized legal document
title
?Legal ownership document
📝 In Action
El notario preparó la escritura de compraventa del apartamento.
B1The notary prepared the deed of sale for the apartment.
Sin la escritura, no podemos demostrar que la casa es nuestra.
B2Without the deed, we cannot prove the house is ours.
💡 Grammar Points
Context is Key
When talking about houses, land, or formal agreements, 'escritura' almost always means the legal document, not just the handwriting.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal Professionals
You will hear this word often when dealing with 'notarios' (notaries) or 'abogados' (lawyers) regarding property transfers.
Escritura can also describe an author's unique style or their collected body of writing.
escritura(noun)
writing
?Author's style or body of work
,composition
?A piece of written work
prose
?General written style
📝 In Action
La escritura modernista se caracteriza por su experimentación.
B2Modernist writing is characterized by its experimentation.
Admiro la sencillez de su escritura.
C1I admire the simplicity of his writing style.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Use
When discussing literature, 'escritura' often means the overall quality, technique, or style of the author, similar to 'prose' in English.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: escritura
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'escritura' in its specialized legal sense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'escritura' the same as 'caligrafía'?
'Escritura' is the general term for the act of writing or the style of writing. 'Caligrafía' is more specific; it refers to beautiful, artistic handwriting or penmanship.
How can I tell if 'escritura' means 'writing' or 'deed'?
Look at the surrounding words. If you see words like 'notario' (notary), 'casa' (house), 'propiedad' (property), or 'firmar' (to sign), it almost certainly means the legal 'deed.' Otherwise, it usually means handwriting or composition.