vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Escritura" is a form of "escritura", a noun which is often translated as "writing". "Escrito" is a form of "escrito", an adjective which is often translated as "written". Learn more about the difference between "escritura" and "escrito" below.
la escritura(
ehs
-
kree
-
too
-
rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (technique)
a. writing
Siempre me ha gustado ver la escritura bonita y fluida de mi abuelo con plumilla.I always loved seeing my grandfather's beautiful, fluid writing with a fountain pen.
3. (legal)
a. deed
La escritura del inmueble prohíbe que se divida el terreno en partes.The deed of the property prohibits the land from being split into pieces.
4. (religious)
a. scripture
Los diez mandamientos forman parte de la Sagrada Escritura.The ten commandments are part of the Holy Scripture.
escrito(
ehs
-
kree
-
toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (in writing)
a. written
Necesito algo escrito para documentar el acuerdo.I need something written to document the agreement.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
