scrivere
/ˈskri.ve.re/
To write in Italian is scrivere.
The verb scrivere is used to describe the act of forming letters or characters.
Meaning: to form letters, etc. (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The first-person singular present indicative of scrivere is scrivo (I write/I am writing). The third-person plural present indicative is scrivono (they write). The gerund form is scrivendo (writing), and the past participle is scritto (written).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables and the stress is on the first syllable: /ˈskri.ve.re/.
Did you know?
- The verb scrivere is used in the expression scrivere a macchina, which specifically means to write using a typewriter.
- The word scrivere shares a common ancestor with the English word 'scribe', but in Italian, a scriba specifically refers to a biblical or ancient secretary.
- When Italians talk about 'writing' a check, they use scrivere un assegno, but to 'fill out' a form, they typically use compilare instead of scrivere.
Examples in context
- Non so più scrivere.I can't write anymore.This sentence shows the use of scrivere to express an inability to write.Tatoeba #1494538 by Guybrush88, translation #1494556 by CM
- A te piace scrivere?Do you like to write?This sentence uses scrivere to ask about a preference for writing.Tatoeba #5563615 by Guybrush88, translation #4430090 by newton55
- Devo scrivere un SMS.I have to write an SMS.This sentence uses scrivere in the context of writing an SMS.Tatoeba #5268037 by Guybrush88, translation #1798489 by Amastan
- Devo scrivere un rapportoI have to write a report
- Dobbiamo comporre una lettera formaleWe must write a formal letter
- Ho scritto un smsI wrote a text message
- Ho appena scrivacciato un appuntoI just jotted down a note
- Ho buttato giù qualche idea per il progettoI jotted down some ideas for the project
- 602 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are at a desk in a library.
- GiuliaPuoi scrivere l'indirizzo su questo foglio?Can you write the address on this sheet of paper?
- FrancescoCerto, devo solo scrivere lentamente.Sure, I just have to write slowly.
- GiuliaGrazie, Francesco, sei molto gentile.Thanks, Francesco, you are very kind.
- FrancescoDi nulla, Giulia.You're welcome, Giulia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “write” translations and entries scrivere, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
