editar
/ediˈtaɾ/
To edit in Spanish is to say editar.
The verb editar is used to mean changing a text or a document. In a digital context, it is the standard verb used for modifying files, posts or entries in software and websites.
Meaning: to change a text, or a document (verb)
Which one should you use?
While editar refers to the general process of modifying or preparing a text, corregir is used specifically when the goal is to fix errors or mistakes.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle editado is used to describe a document that has undergone the editing process.
How do you pronounce it?
/ediˈtaɾ/
Did you know?
- When you are 'editing' a text to make it sound better or more professional, a Spanish speaker might use pulir, which literally means 'to polish'.
- A person who 'edits' a film or video is often described as a montador, coming from the verb montar meaning 'to assemble' or 'to mount'.
- The verb editar was borrowed into Spanish from the French word éditer.
Examples in context
- Para editar una frase, haga clic en el icono de lápiz.To edit a sentence, click on the pencil icon.This sentence shows how to use editar when referring to clicking an icon to change a sentence.Tatoeba #4631949 by cueyayotl, translation #4631941 by CK
- ¡Da click para editar!Click to edit!This sentence is a short command using editar.Tatoeba #1463322 by nullsoul9, translation #939468 by Muelisto
- Wikipedia es una enciclopedia libre que cualquiera puede editar.Wikipedia is a free encyclopedia that anyone can edit.This sentence demonstrates how editar can be used in the context of a website like Wikipedia.Tatoeba #8301243 by GuidoW, translation #8300758 by Hybrid
- Necesito editar este informeI need to edit this report
- Debes corregir tu ensayo antes de enviarloYou should edit your essay before submitting it
- Voy a cambiar mi foto de perfilI'm going to edit/change my profile picture
- Voy a redactar un nuevo artículo para la revistaI'm going to edit/draft a new article for the magazine
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are working on a shared document in an office.
- ElenaMateo, ¿puedes editar este informe?Mateo, can you edit this report?
- MateoSí, voy a editar el texto ahora mismo.Yes, I am going to edit the text right now.
- ElenaGracias, el documento necesita cambios.Thank you, the document needs changes.
- MateoNo hay problema, Elena.No problem, Elena.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “edit” translations and entries editar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries editar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
