written

S2 W1

BrE /ˈrɪtən/ AmE /ˈrɪtən/

adjective en → es

1 TEXT [adjective] A2

in the form of words that have been written down or printed

escrito, por escrito

  • written text

Collocations a written agreement · the written word

  • The instructions are in both English and Spanish.

    Las instrucciones están en inglés y español.

2 AUTHORSHIP [adjective] B1

produced by a particular person or people as the author(s)

escrito por, de autoría

  • written by somebody

Collocations a book written by a famous author · an essay written by the student

  • The novel was written by Jane Austen.

    La novela fue escrita por Jane Austen.

3 EXAM [adjective] B1

involving writing as a way of testing knowledge or skills

de examen escrito, de prueba escrita

  • written test/exam

Collocations pass a written exam · take a written test

  • She passed her driving theory test.

    Ella pasó su prueba teórica de conducir.

4 LEGAL [adjective] B2

stated in a document or agreement that has been written down

por escrito, en documento legal

  • written contract

Collocations a written agreement · a written statement

  • The terms of the contract are clearly stated.

    Los términos del contrato están claramente establecidos.

5 HISTORICAL [adjective] C1

existing in written form from a particular time or period

de época escrita, documentado

  • written history

Collocations ancient written records · medieval written sources

  • The earliest written record of the event dates back to 1492.

    El primer registro escrito del evento data de 1492.