Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
escritorio
desk
escrito
written
+
-orio
place suffix
Escritorio means desk and can be thought of as a place (-orio1) for things that are escrito0 (written0).
noun
  1. desk
    A piece of furniture with a flat or sloped surface and typically drawers, used for writing, studying, or working
    Dejé mis llaves sobre el escritorio. // I left my keys on the desk.