nounnounadjective
lo scritto
write
Definition & meaning
Scritto means written. It describes something expressed or recorded in writing.
As a noun, uno scritto means a written work, text, or piece of writing.
Grammar & Word origin
Scritto is the past participle of scrivere (“to write”). It is used to form compound tenses and can also function as an adjective.
As an adjective, it agrees with the noun: scritto, scritta, scritti, scritte.
It comes from Latin scriptus, the past participle of scribere (“to write”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- redatto — “drafted” or “drawn up”; often used for formal documents.
- messo per iscritto — “put in writing”; emphasizes the act of recording something.
- orale — “oral” or “spoken”; contrasts with the written form.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ho scritto una lettera alla mia amica.noun
I wrote a letter to my friend.
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