escribir una carta
/eskɾibiɾ una kaɾta/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'write a letter' is translated into Spanish as escribir una carta.
In Spanish, escribir una carta refers specifically to a written correspondence, whereas escribir un mensaje would be used for a text message or digital note.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the infinitive escribir (to write) and the indefinite article una (a/one) for the feminine noun carta (letter).
How do you pronounce it?
/eskɾibiɾ una kaɾta/
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Examples in context
- Debo escribir una carta.I have to write a letter.Tatoeba #12025248 by emma_zunz, translation #267130 by Archibald
- Voy a escribir una carta.I am going to write a letter.Tatoeba #475343 by Shishir, translation #258463 by CK
- Debes escribir una carta.You should write a letter.Tatoeba #3764008 by cueyayotl, translation #2654826 by CM
- Por favor, escriba una carta formal dirigida al Director de Recursos Humanos.Please write a formal letter addressed to the Human Resources Director.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their grandparents.
- DanielQuiero escribir una carta a mis abuelos.I want to write a letter to my grandparents.
- LucíaEs una idea muy bonita, Daniel.That is a very lovely idea, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Me ayudas a escribir una carta también?Will you help me write a letter too?
- LucíaClaro, Lucía te ayuda con gusto.Of course, Lucía will gladly help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carta, escribir, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
