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write

[raɪt]
verb
escrever
1. to mark letters, words, or other symbols on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement
She writes with a fountain pen.
Ela escreve com uma caneta tinteiro.
2. to compose and produce a written work such as a letter, book, article, or email
He writes novels for a living.
Ele escreve romances para ganhar a vida.
3. to record information in written form
Write down your name and address.
Escreva seu nome e endereço.
4. to send a letter or message to someone
I will write to you next week.
Vou escrever para você na próxima semana.
Synonyms
composedraftinscribepenscribble
Antonyms
erasedelete

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escrever
standard and most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
escrever
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
escrever
no significant regional variation
Portugal
escrever
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

write off (to dismiss or ignore something)
write up (to prepare a formal report or description)
written in stone (permanent and unchangeable)
the writing is on the wall (an indication that something bad will happen)
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