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"Desk" in Spanish: escritorio
el escritorio
A desk is el escritorio. It is masculine. Work or study at your escritorio with a lamp and chair.
How to pronounce escritorio: audio and sound guideHomework time
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How to pronounce escritorio
Say it
ehs-kree-TOH-ryoh
/es.kɾiˈto.ɾjo/
ehs-kree-TOH-ryoh. Stress TOH. Four clear syllables.
"Desk" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el escritorio | desk A work or study desk. | A work or study desk. |
| el escritorio de la oficina | the office desk At work. | At work. |
| sentarse al escritorio | to sit at the desk Starting homework or email. | Starting homework or email. |
| limpiar el escritorio | to clean the desk Tidying the surface. | Tidying the surface. |
How to use escritorio in real life
- 1Homework time
Dejo los libros en el escritorio.
I leave the books on the desk.
En el escritorio means on the desk.
- 2Home office
Mi escritorio está junto a la ventana.
My desk is by the window.
Describe where the escritorio sits.
- 3Tidying up
Ordena el escritorio antes de salir.
Tidy the desk before you leave.
Ordenar el escritorio is a quick chore.
Mistakes English speakers make with escritorio
Incorrect: La escritorio es grande.
Correct: El escritorio es grande.
Escritorio is masculine. Say el escritorio.
Incorrect: Estudio en el desk.
Correct: Estudio en el escritorio.
Use escritorio, not English desk.
Good to know
Good to knowEscritorio is a desk for work or study. A dining table is la mesa, not escritorio.
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Setting up a study corner
ChatPal
¿Usas este escritorio para estudiar?
Do you use this desk to study?
You
Sí. El escritorio queda cerca de la luz.
Yes. The desk is near the light.
ChatPal
Buena idea. Traigo la silla.
Good idea. I'll bring the chair.
You
Gracias. Empiezo en diez minutos.
Thanks. I'll start in ten minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Desk" in Spanish
Is escritorio masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el escritorio, un escritorio amplio.
Is mesa the same as escritorio?
No. Mesa is a table. Escritorio is a desk.
How do you pronounce escritorio?
ehs-kree-TOH-ryoh. Stress TOH.
How do I say sit at the desk?
Sentarse al escritorio.
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