written

• Describe algo que está expresado por escrito, en forma de texto, en lugar de ser oral. También puede referirse a algo registrado o fijado mediante la escritura.

Describes something that is expressed in writing, as opposed to spoken.

1. Set down in writingA2formal

   Expressed or recorded in written form, using letters, words, or symbols.

   escrito

   • The written instructions were clear and easy to follow.
   • She left a written note on the kitchen table.
   • All agreements must be in written form to be valid.

   Sinónimosdocumentedin writingon paperrecordedtranscribed

   Antónimosoralspokenverbal

2. Systematically collectedB1formal

   Gathered and recorded in an organized manner, often for reference or study.

   Recopilado por escrito

   • The ancient laws were written in a single codex.
   • His written observations filled several notebooks.
   • The data was written into a comprehensive database.

   Sinónimosdocumentedrecordedregisteredtranscribed

3. Composed for performanceB1formal

   Created as a script or text for a film, play, or broadcast.

   escrito (para representación)

   • The written screenplay won several awards.
   • The play was written specifically for the festival.
   • The broadcast was written to inform the public about the event.

   Sinónimosscripted

• Verbo que denota la acción de formar letras o palabras sobre una superficie con un bolígrafo, lápiz o instrumento similar, así como componer textos o registrar información por escrito.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming letters or words on a surface with a pen, pencil, or similar tool.

verbo irregular

1. Produce written textA1formal

   To form letters, words, or symbols on a surface with a pen, pencil, or keyboard.

   escribir (producir texto)

   • She writes a letter to her friend every week.
   • Please write your name at the top of the page.
   • He writes emails to his colleagues daily.

   Sinónimosauthorcomposedraftinscribejotpenrecordscrawlscribbletranscribetype

   Antónimosdeleteeraseread

2. Compose or authorA2formal

   To create or compose a book, story, article, or other written work.

   Escribir (componer o crear una obra escrita)

   • She writes novels for a living.
   • He writes articles for the newspaper.
   • The poet writes beautiful verses about nature.

   Sinónimosauthorcomposecreatedraftinscribepenproducerecordset down

3. Record or note downA1formal

   To record information in writing.

   Registrar o anotar información

   • Write down the phone number before you forget.
   • The teacher asked us to write the answers in our notebooks.
   • Please write your address on this form.

   Sinónimosinscribejot downrecordset downtake downtranscribe

Variantes phrasalwrite downwrite inwrite ofwrite offwrite onwrite outwrite up