escrever
Irregular Participle Level A1 ⭐ #34 Most CommonEnglish translation: to write
Presente do Indicativo
Writing.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| eu | escrevo | |
| tu | escreves | |
| ele/ela/você | escreve | |
| nós | escrevemos | |
| vós | escreveis | |
| eles/elas/vocês | escrevem |
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Frequently Asked Questions: ESCREVER
Is "escrever" a regular or irregular verb in Portuguese? ▾
"escrever" is classified as a Irregular Participle verb in Portuguese. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "Regular present, irregular participle 'escrito'". Regular -er verb in the present and past indicative, but features an irregular past participle: escrito (not *escrevido). Used with 'a lápis' (in pencil) or 'a caneta' (in pen). Participle is 'escrito'.
What does "escrever" mean in English? ▾
In English, "escrever" translates primarily to "to write". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "escrever"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "Eu tenho escrevido uma carta" instead of "Eu tenho escrito uma carta / Eu escrevi uma carta". Why? The participle is irregular: 'escrito'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "escrever"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Escrito nas estrelas" which means "Written in the stars / destiny" (e.g. "O encontro deles estava escrito nas estrelas.").
How can I practice and memorize "escrever" conjugations? ▾
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