Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to write" in Italian: scrivere
scrivere
To write in Italian is scrivere (SKREE-veh-reh). Io scrivo, tu scrivi, lui/lei scrive. Scrivo un messaggio is I write/am writing a message. Past participle is scritto.
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How to pronounce scrivere
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SKREE-veh-reh
/ˈskri.ve.re/
Scrivere stresses SKREE: SKREE-veh-reh. Scrivo is SKREE-voh.
"to write" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| scrivere | to write Core verb. | Core verb. |
| scrivo / scrivi / scrive | I write / you write / he-she writes Present singular. | Present singular. |
| scrivere un messaggio | to write a message Everyday object. | Everyday object. |
| ho scritto | I have written / I wrote Past participle scritto. | Past participle scritto. |
How to use scrivere in real life
- 1Quick text
Ti scrivo tra cinque minuti.
I'll write to you in five minutes.
Ti scrivo.
- 2Postcard
Scrivi tu il messaggio sulla cartolina?
Will you write the message on the postcard?
Scrivi.
- 3Office update
Lei scrive la mail al cliente.
She is writing the email to the client.
Scrive.
Mistakes English speakers make with scrivere
Incorrect: Io scrivere un'email.
Correct: Io scrivo un'email.
Conjugate: io scrivo.
Incorrect: Ho scrivuto ieri.
Correct: Ho scritto ieri.
Past participle is scritto.
Good to know
Ti scrivo is the default promise after a meeting. Handwritten cards still matter for weddings; everything else is scrivere on a phone. Signs say scrivere in stampatello for forms.
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ChatPal
Mi scrivi l'indirizzo del B&B?
Will you write me the B&B address?
You
Sì, ti scrivo su WhatsApp ora.
Yes, I'll write to you on WhatsApp now.
ChatPal
Grazie. Io scrivo anche l'orario del treno.
Thanks. I'll also write the train time.
You
Perfetto. Scrivi tutto in un unico messaggio.
Perfect. Write everything in one message.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to write" in Italian
Past tense?
Ho scritto.
Write to me?
Scrivimi.
I'm writing?
Sto scrivendo / scrivo.
Spell?
Scrivere / come si scrive…?
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