What does por escrito in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word por escrito in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use por escrito in Spanish.

The word por escrito in Spanish means in writing, agree in writing, written warning, give written authorization, authorize in writing, make known in writing, give written notice, notify in writing. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word por escrito

in writing

locución adverbial (medio de expresión)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Me lo notificó por escrito.
She notified me in writing.

agree in writing

locución verbal (pactar, determinar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El plazo se acordó por escrito y consta en el contrato.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. They agreed on the deal in writing.

written warning

(Derecho: carta de aviso)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Los padres del niño recibieron un apercibimiento por escrito.
The child's parents received a written warning.

give written authorization, authorize in writing

locución verbal (permiso: constancia) (US)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Los padres autorizaron por escrito la salida de sus hijos a la excursión.
The parents gave written authorization for their children's field trip.

make known in writing

locución verbal (estar registrado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El nombre de los asistentes consta por escrito.
The names of the assistants are made known in writing.

give written notice

locución verbal (notificar con una nota)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
A todos se les informó por escrito del orden del día.
Everyone was given written notice of the agenda.

notify in writing

locución verbal (comunicar formalmente)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Me notificaron por escrito que debía comparecer en el juzgado.
I was notified in writing that I had to appear in court.

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