How to say “I write this example” in simple Spanish

Introduction

Learning how to say a simple sentence like I write this example helps beginners understand verb conjugation, word order, and useful vocabulary. This article explains different ways to express that idea in Spanish used across Latin America, shows grammar points, gives practical examples, and highlights common mistakes for new learners.

Basic translation and word order

The most direct translation of I write this example is the present tense sentence

Escribo este ejemplo.

Breakdown in English: Escribo = I write / I am writing, este = this (masculine), ejemplo = example. Spanish follows subject-verb-object order similar to English, but the subject pronoun yo is often omitted because the verb ending shows the subject.

Why omit the subject pronoun

In Spanish the verb conjugation usually tells you who performs the action. So both of these are correct:

Escribo este ejemplo

Escribo este ejemplo

and

Yo escribo este ejemplo

Yo escribo este ejemplo

The first version is more natural in everyday speech; the second adds emphasis on who is doing the writing.

Variations: simple tense and progressive

Beginners should learn both the simple present and the present progressive. The simple present describes habitual actions or general statements, while the progressive emphasizes the action happening right now.

Simple present

Escribo este ejemplo

Escribo este ejemplo

Use this when saying you write examples regularly or when giving a short statement about what you are doing in a neutral way.

Present progressive

To stress that you are writing at this very moment, use the present progressive with estar plus gerund:

Estoy escribiendo este ejemplo

Estoy escribiendo este ejemplo

Breakdown: Estoy = I am (from estar), escribiendo = writing (gerund of escribir). This form is common in conversations and when describing ongoing actions.

Other useful alternatives for nuance

Depending on context you might prefer different verbs or expressions. These alternatives are useful in notes, emails, journals, or classroom settings.

Redacto este ejemplo

Redacto este ejemplo

Redactar means to draft or write formally. Use it for reports or formal examples.

Compongo este ejemplo

Compongo este ejemplo

Componer literally means to compose or put together. It works if you are creating an example from parts.

Hago este ejemplo por escrito

Hago este ejemplo por escrito

This phrase means I make/do this example in writing and is useful if you want to emphasize the written form rather than speaking.

How to handle gender and demonstratives

The word este must agree in gender with the noun it points to. For example, ejemplo is masculine, so use este. If the noun were feminine, you would use esta.

Escribo esta frase

Escribo esta frase

Here frase is feminine, so use esta instead of este.

Plural forms

If you want to refer to multiple examples, change both the article and noun to plural:

Escribo estos ejemplos

Escribo estos ejemplos

or

Estoy escribiendo estos ejemplos

Estoy escribiendo estos ejemplos

Practical short examples and context

Here are realistic sentences a beginner might use in class, messages, or notes. Each example keeps vocabulary simple and uses Latin American Spanish norms.

Escribo este ejemplo en mi cuaderno
Escribo este ejemplo en mi cuaderno

This is useful for classroom notes: in my notebook.

Estoy escribiendo este ejemplo para la tarea
Estoy escribiendo este ejemplo para la tarea

Use this in messages about homework: for the homework.

Escribo este ejemplo en la pizarra
Escribo este ejemplo en la pizarra

A teacher or student could say this when using a whiteboard or chalkboard.

Escribo este ejemplo en el correo electrónico
Escribo este ejemplo en el correo electrónico

Good for explaining what you are writing in an email.

Short conversational uses

Ahora escribo este ejemplo
Ahora escribo este ejemplo

Now I write this example — adding ahora emphasizes immediacy.

Solo escribo este ejemplo rápido
Solo escribo este ejemplo rápido

I am just writing this quick example — useful in informal contexts.

Key vocabulary and grammar explained

Here are the main words in the sentence with beginner-friendly explanations.

Escribo — first-person singular present of escribir, meaning I write or I am writing.

Escribo

Escribir — the infinitive verb to write. Use it to form other tenses and commands.

Escribir

Este / Esta / Estos / Estas — demonstratives meaning this or these. Match gender and number with the noun.

Este, esta, estos, estas

Ejemplo — example, a masculine noun. Plural is ejemplos.

Ejemplo

Estoy — first-person singular of estar, used for progressive tenses: I am.

Estoy

Escribiendo — gerund form of escribir, used with estar to form the progressive: writing.

Escribiendo

Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

Beginners often make predictable errors. Here are several with corrections and simple tips.

Using the wrong demonstrative: Many learners mix este with this feminine noun. Remember to match gender: este ejemplo vs esta frase.

este ejemplo, esta frase

Omitting agreement in plural: If you mean multiple examples, say estos ejemplos, not este ejemplos.

estos ejemplos

Mistaking ser and estar for progressive: Use estar with gerunds for ongoing actions: Estoy escribiendo, not Soy escribiendo.

Estoy escribiendo

Overusing yo: While grammatically correct, saying Yo escribo este ejemplo can sound unnatural unless you need emphasis.

Yo escribo este ejemplo

Exercises for beginners

Practice helps solidify patterns. Try these short exercises and check your answers with the examples above.

1. Translate I write this example into Spanish.

2. Change the sentence to say I am writing these examples.

3. Make the sentence emphasize that you are writing the example right now.

Sample answers:

1. Escribo este ejemplo

Escribo este ejemplo

2. Escribo estos ejemplos

Escribo estos ejemplos

3. Estoy escribiendo este ejemplo

Estoy escribiendo este ejemplo

Tips to remember

Keep these simple strategies in mind so you can use the sentence naturally.

Focus on verb endings to know the subject; you usually do not need yo.

Match demonstratives with noun gender and number: este/esta and estos/estas.

Use estar plus gerund to say I am doing something right now: estoy escribiendo.

Conclusion

Escribo este ejemplo and Estoy escribiendo este ejemplo are the two most useful ways to say I write this example in Spanish for beginners. Learn the verb escribir, practice demonstratives like este and esta, and use estar plus gerund to show ongoing actions. With a few simple drills and attention to agreement, you will be comfortable using these sentences in class, messages, and everyday situations.