Reescrito

Reescrito is the past participle of the Spanish verb reescribir, meaning rewritten or revised. It describes a text, document, or any written work that has been written again or substantially altered from a previous version. The term is commonly used in editing, publishing, academia, and journalism to indicate that content has undergone revision.

Etymology and forms: Reescribir is formed from the prefix re- plus escribir (to write), with escribir tracing back to Latin scribere. The participle reescrito is masculine singular; feminine form is reescrita, and the plural forms are reescritos (masc.) and reescritas (fem.). The word can function as an adjective or in passive constructions such as fue reescrito or fue reescrita.

Usage notes: Reescrito can modify a noun directly, as in un texto reescrito, or appear in a passive-like clause with haber, as in El informe fue reescrito. It is appropriate in formal and academic contexts and implies a thorough or deliberate rewriting, not merely minor edits. The term can also denote a later version of a work, especially when multiple revisions exist.

Related terms: Reescribir (infinitive), la reescritura (the act of rewriting), editar, revisar, and corregir are related concepts in the editing and revision process. In many fields, reescrito is used interchangeably with términos like revisado or actualizado, depending on the degree of change and context.

See also: reescritura, edición, revisión, escrito.