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"Writer" in Spanish: escritor / escritora
el escritor / la escritora
Writer is el escritor or la escritora. Novelists, journalists, and bloggers can all use it. Feminine escritora is standard, not a rare form.
Bookstore event
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How to pronounce escritor / escritora
Say it
ehs-kree-TOHR
/es.kɾiˈtoɾ/
ehs-kree-TOHR. Stress TOHR. Feminine escritora adds -ah.
"Writer" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el escritor / la escritora | the writer General literary or professional writer. | General literary or professional writer. |
| escritor de novelas | novelist Fiction authors. | Fiction authors. |
| escritora invitada | guest writer (f) Events and readings. | Events and readings. |
| taller de escritores | writers' workshop Classes and critique groups. | Classes and critique groups. |
How to use escritor / escritora in real life
- 1Bookstore event
El escritor firma libros esta tarde.
The writer signs books this afternoon.
Escritor for a male writer.
- 2Podcast
La escritora habla de su novela.
The writer talks about her novel.
Escritora for a female writer.
- 3Festival
Los escritores leen en voz alta.
The writers read out loud.
Plural escritores for the lineup.
Mistakes English speakers make with escritor / escritora
Incorrect: Ella es un escritor famoso.
Correct: Ella es una escritora famosa.
Use escritora and feminine agreement for a woman.
Incorrect: Quiero ser writer creativo.
Correct: Quiero ser escritor creativo.
Say escritor or escritora, not English writer.
Good to know
Book fairs across Latin America list escritor and escritora on posters. Some speakers also say autor beside escritor for the same person.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a reading table
ChatPal
El escritor dedica cada ejemplar.
The writer dedicates each copy.
You
La escritora también firma postales.
The writer also signs postcards.
ChatPal
¿Ustedes compran el libro nuevo?
Are you buying the new book?
You
Sí. Quiero una dedicatoria.
Yes. I want a dedication.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Writer" in Spanish
Gender of writer words?
Escritor (m), escritora (f).
Writer or author?
Escritor/escritora and autor/autora both work.
How do I say guest writer?
Escritor invitado or escritora invitada.
Plural?
Escritores for mixed or male groups.
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