escribirte
/eskɾibiɾte/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for 'write to you' is escribirte.
To send a written message to someone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word escribirte is a combination of the verb escribir (to write) and the indirect object pronoun te (to you/you).
Which one should you use?
While escribirte is an informal way to say 'write to you', other forms exist depending on who you are addressing and where you are.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form used to address a group of people changes by region: use escribiros in Spain to mean 'write to you (plural)' and escribirles in Latin America to mean 'write to you (plural)'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun te is attached to the end of the infinitive escribir to form escribirte, which is common after auxiliary verbs like voy a (I am going to).
How do you pronounce it?
/eskɾibiɾte/
Did you know?
- The noun escritura, derived from the same root as escribirte, refers not only to the act of writing but also to a formal legal deed or property title.
- While escribirte describes the act of writing, Spanish speakers often say estoy en contacto to mean they will keep in touch by writing. It literally translates to 'I am in contact'.
- If you use the informal pronoun te in escribirte when addressing a superior, you might accidentally cause offense by appearing too familiar.
Examples in context
- Voy a escribirte apenas pueda.I will write to you as soon as I can.This sentence shows how to use escribirte after the auxiliary verb 'voy a'.Tatoeba #945716 by hayastan, translation #236958 by CK
- Lamento no haber podido escribirte antes.I'm sorry I couldn't write to you sooner.This sentence demonstrates using escribirte to express regret about a past inability to write.Tatoeba #2216307 by Shishir, translation #273999 by CK
- Estoy enfermo, así que no puedo escribirte.I'm sick, so I can't write to you.This sentence shows the use of escribirte to explain a current inability to write due to illness.Tatoeba #5701754 by baudelaire, translation #13014168 by araneo
- Le escribo para solicitar más información sobre el proyecto.I'm writing to you to request further information about the project.
- Me gustaría comunicarme con usted por escrito para discutir los detalles.I would like to communicate with you in writing to discuss the details.
- Quería escribirte para contarte sobre mis últimas vacaciones.I wanted to write to you to tell you about my recent vacation.
- Voy a mandarte un mensaje para que sepas lo que pasó.I'm going to send you a message so you know what happened.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are planning to keep in touch while traveling.
- JavierTengo que irme, pero voy a escribirte pronto.I have to go, but I'm going to write to you soon.
- SofíaPerfecto, me encantaría saber de tu viaje.Perfect, I would love to hear about your trip.
- JavierSí, quiero escribirte cada semana.Yes, I want to write to you every week.
- SofíaEstaremos en contacto entonces, Javier.We will be in touch then, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
