What does it mean word for word?
The phrase te escribiré is composed of the indirect object pronoun te (to you) and the future tense of the verb escribir (to write).
Which one should you use?
While te escribiré is a direct way to express this, the periphrastic form te voy a escribir (I am going to write to you) is a common, slightly more conversational way to express the same intention. In some contexts, speakers may also use Te mando un mensaje (I'll send you a message) to express a similar immediate intent.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, especially in Mexico, the informal phrase Te voy a escribir is commonly used. In Spain (Peninsular Spanish), you might hear Te mandaré un mensaje or Te enviaré un correo to convey that you will write to someone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form te escribiré uses the informal second-person singular pronoun te, making it appropriate for friends or peers. To switch to a formal context, replace te with le as in le escribiré.
How do you pronounce it?
/te eskɾibiɾe/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you say Te escribiré to someone you have just met, it can function as a polite way to end a conversation without any actual intent to follow up.
- The verb escribir shares a root with the English word 'scribe' and 'scribble', which both come from the Latin 'scribere'.
- While te escribiré is grammatically correct, a Spanish speaker might say Te escribo in the present tense to express a future intent, a common way to make a future plan sound more certain.
Examples in context
- Estaré encantado de ayudarlo en el proyecto. Le escribiré con más detalles la próxima semana.I will be happy to help you with the project. I will write you with more details next week.
- Agradezco su interés en nuestra empresa. Le enviaré una carta con toda la información solicitada.I appreciate your interest in our company. I will send you a letter with all the requested information.
- Respetado señor, Le mandaré un mensaje tan pronto como me sea posible para agendar la reunión.Respected sir, I will send you a message as soon as possible to schedule the meeting.
- Hola María, ¿cómo estás? Te escribiré para contarte sobre mi viaje la próxima semana.Hi Maria, how are you? I will write you to tell you about my trip next week.
- ¡Hola Miguel! Me encantó recibir tu carta. Voy a escribirte en los próximos días para ponernos al día.Hi Miguel! I loved receiving your letter. I am going to write you in the next few days to catch up.
- ¡Oye Juan! Estoy ocupado en este momento, pero más tarde te mando un mensaje para coordinar nuestro encuentro.Hey Juan! I am busy right now, but later I'll send you a message to coordinate our meeting.
- Te escribiré cuando llegue a casa.I will write you when I get home.
- No te preocupes, te escribiré mañana.Don't worry, I will write you tomorrow.
- Te escribiré un correo con los detalles.I will write you an email with the details.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are saying goodbye at the airport.
- Lucía¿Nos vemos pronto?Will we see each other soon?
- MateoSí, te escribiré en cuanto pueda.Yes, I will write you as soon as I can.
- LucíaVale, estaré pendiente de tu mensaje.Okay, I will be waiting for your message.
- MateoTe escribiré pronto, Lucía. ¡Adiós!I will write you soon, Lucía. Goodbye!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
