How to Say "you wrote" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you wrote” is “escribiste” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Tú escribiste esa carta anoche?
Did you write that letter last night?
Escribiste un mensaje muy bonito por mi cumpleaños.
You wrote a very nice message for my birthday.
No escribiste los apuntes, así que no tienes la información.
You didn't write the notes, so you don't have the information.
The Past Tense for Completed Actions
"Escribiste" uses the Preterite tense, which is used to describe actions that started and finished completely at a specific point in the past (like saying 'yesterday' or 'last week').
The 'Tú' Form
This form is used when talking directly to one person whom you know well (a friend, family member, or child). It corresponds exactly to 'you' in English.
Confusing Preterite and Imperfect
Mistake: “Using 'escribías' (imperfect) when you mean 'escribiste' (preterite).”
Correction: Use 'escribiste' for one specific, finished action ('You wrote the report yesterday'). Use 'escribías' for habitual actions or descriptions in the past ('You used to write poems').
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