Meaning
written text
- piece of writing
- note; message
- written exam
In a sentence
Non capisco questo scritto, è poco chiaro.
I don't understand this text; it's unclear.
Hai letto lo scritto che mi ha lasciato?
Did you read the note he left me?
Per favore, manda tutto per iscritto.
Please send everything in writing.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scritto | masculine · singular |
| scritti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- As a noun, scritto is more formal than testo for a written piece, and less specific than lettera for personal correspondence.
- Very common in school and legal contexts: compito scritto, prova scritta, scritto difensivo. In casual speech, people often prefer testo or messaggio.
- Don’t confuse noun scritto with the past participle scritto in verb forms like ho scritto; context and articles usually make it clear.