scrittura
/skritˈtu.ra/
The Italian word for writing is scrittura.
scrittura refers to the process of representing a language. While scrittura refers to the act or style of writing, scrivere is the verb used to describe the action of writing.
Meaning: process of representing a language (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
scrittura is derived from the verb scrivere, meaning 'to write'.
How does it change in a sentence?
scrittura is a feminine noun. The plural form of scrittura is scritture.
How do you pronounce it?
/skritˈtu.ra/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In a religious context, the plural scritture is used specifically to refer to the 'Scriptures' or holy texts.
- If you want to talk about your 'handwriting' specifically, Italians often use the word grafia instead of scrittura.
- In the world of music, scrittura can refer to the way a composer 'writes' or orchestrates a piece for specific instruments.
Examples in context
- La tua scrittura è orribile.Your writing is horrible.This sentence is useful for commenting on the quality of someone's writing using scrittura.Tatoeba #4503017 by Guybrush88, translation #4503009 by CK
- La scrittura di Gadda è barocca.Gadda's writing is baroque.This sentence uses scrittura to discuss the specific literary style of an author.Tatoeba #3021188 by Guybrush88, translation #12274134 by Miktsoanit
- Mi piace il tuo stile di scrittura.I like your writing style.This sentence shows how to use scrittura when discussing a person's writing style.Tatoeba #5742727 by Guybrush88, translation #5741281 by CM
- La scrittura è la mia passione.Writing is my passion.
- Lavora nel dipartimento di redazione di una casa editrice.She works in a publishing company's writing department
- Sono in fase di stesura di un romanzo.I am in the process of writing a novel
- Mi piace scrivere storie.I enjoy writing stories
- Fammi mettere giù i miei pensieri prima che li dimentichi.Let me put down my thoughts before I forget
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Example conversation
Two students are discussing a calligraphy class at university.
- FrancescoLa scrittura corsiva è difficile da imparare.Cursive writing is difficult to learn.
- SofiaHai ragione, Francesco, è molto complessa.You are right, Francesco, it is very complex.
- FrancescoSofia, pratichi la tua scrittura ogni giorno?Sofia, do you practice your writing every day?
- SofiaSì, cerco di migliorare la mia calligrafia.Yes, I try to improve my calligraphy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry scrittura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
