to write
'Escribir' corresponds to the act of writing, drawing or inscribing symbols on a surface for the purpose of communicating.
I like to write poetry.
In this example, 'Me gusta' refers to the expression 'I like', and 'poesía' means poetry. Meanwhile, 'escribir' in between connects them, meaning 'to write'.
Can you write in Spanish?
The question '¿Puedes?' means 'Can you?'. 'En español' means 'in Spanish'. 'Escribir' here in the middle means 'to write'.
I am going to write a letter.
'Voy a' is a phrase which means 'I am going to', while 'una carta' is 'a letter'. 'Escribir' connects these phrases, meaning 'to write'.
He knows how to write very well.
'Él sabe' refers to 'He knows', 'muy bien' means 'very well'. The verb 'escribir', meaning 'to write' connects these phrases.
I need to write this report for tomorrow.
'Necesito' means 'I need', 'este informe' refers to 'this report' and 'para mañana' is 'for tomorrow'. 'Escribir' connects them, meaning 'to write'.
I am not able to write without my glasses.
'No puedo' means 'I am not able to', 'sin mis gafas' refers to 'without my glasses'. The verb 'escribir', meaning 'to write', connects these phrases.
She is learning to write her name.
In this example, 'Ella está aprendiendo' means 'She is learning'. The phrase 'su nombre' stands for 'her name'. 'A escribir' is used here to connect these phrases and means 'to write'.
We are going to write our goals.
'Vamos a' means 'We are going to' and 'nuestras metas' is 'our goals'. The verb 'escribir' is used to connect these phrases and means 'to write'.
Who can write faster?
'¿Quién puede' means 'Who can' and 'más rápido' means 'faster'. 'Escribir', meaning 'to write', is used to connect these phrases.
I prefer to write in my diary before sleeping.
'Prefiero' is 'I prefer', 'en mi diario' is 'in my diary' and 'antes de dormir' means 'before sleeping'. 'Escribir' connects these phrases and means 'to write'.
I wrote a list of the ingredients we need.
The phrase demonstrates the use of the verb 'escribir' in the past tense, 'escribí', which translates to 'I wrote'.
I'm going to write a letter to my mom.
This phrase shows the use of 'escribir' in the context of planning to write a letter. The verb 'escribir', which stands for 'write' in English, is in the infinitive form. 'Voy a' is a way to indicate future actions in Spanish.
She's writing her homework.
This is a simple sentence demonstrating the present progressive tense in Spanish, with 'escribiendo' being 'writing'. Note that in Spanish, you also have to use the reflexive verb 'está' to describe what someone is doing.
I'm going to write you a message.
In Spanish, the target of the action can go before the verb, hence, 'Te voy a escribir' directly translates to 'I'm going to write you'.
I always write personal diaries.
This phrase demonstrates how to use 'escribir' in the present tense, and corresponds to routine activities ('always'). 'Siempre' is a Spanish adverb that means 'always'.
I want to write a book one day.
This sentence is an example of stating future intentions with the verb 'escribir'. 'Quiero' is a way to express desires or wants in Spanish.
Mariana had to write an essay for school.
'Tenía que escribir' is used to express an obligation or necessity in the past. This phrase is useful for describing past tasks.
My kids learned to write at school.
In this phrase, 'aprendieron a escribir' indicates the past action of learning to write.
I need to write this information.
'Necesito escribir' shows the verb 'escribir' in the context of a necessity or requirement.
Can I write your phone number?
This is a question in Spanish using 'escribir'. '¿Puedo escribir...?' is a polite way of asking for permission to do something.