How many words should a DELE A2 writing answer be?

The short message task is roughly 40-50 words and the longer personal text is about 60-70 words. Hitting the word count matters; too short loses marks.

What is the most common reason people fail DELE A2 writing?

Missing a required content point from the prompt. Examiners score task completion heavily, so failing to address every bullet caps your score regardless of language quality.

Should I use complex grammar in DELE A2 writing?

No. A correct simple sentence scores better than an ambitious complex one full of errors. Aim for clear, connected, accurate Spanish.

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DELE A2 Writing Examples That Pass

Two model answers and the small rules that separate a pass from a fail.

The DELE A2 writing section is where careful, simple Spanish beats ambitious, error-filled Spanish. Examiners reward you for completing the task — addressing every point the prompt asks for — in clear, connected sentences. Here's what that looks like.

Task 1 example: a short message (~40–50 words)

Prompt: Write to a friend. Tell them you can't come to dinner, explain why, and suggest another day.

Hola Marta:
Gracias por la invitación, pero no puedo ir a cenar el sábado porque tengo que trabajar. Lo siento mucho. ¿Podemos quedar el domingo? Me gustaría verte. ¡Un abrazo!
Ana

Why it passes: it covers all three required points (can't come / why / suggests another day), uses a connector (porque), and stays polite and natural. It's short — and that's fine.

Task 2 example: a longer personal text (~60–70 words)

Prompt: Describe your last holiday: where you went, who with, and what you did.

El verano pasado fui de vacaciones a la playa con mi familia. Estuvimos una semana en un hotel pequeño cerca del mar. Por la mañana nadábamos y tomábamos el sol, y por la tarde paseábamos por el pueblo. Una noche cenamos en un restaurante muy bueno. Lo pasé muy bien y quiero volver el año que viene.

Why it passes: all three points covered, correct past tenses (preterite + imperfect), time connectors (por la mañana, por la tarde, una noche), and a closing opinion.

The rules that actually move your score

Cover every bullet. Missing one required point caps your score, no matter how good your Spanish is.
Use connectors. y, pero, porque, también, después — they show coherence.
Hit the word count. Too short loses marks; rambling invites errors.
Keep it simple and correct. A correct simple sentence beats a broken complex one.
Open and close properly. Greeting and sign-off for messages; intro and closing line for texts.

Practice tip: write to the prompt, then check it against the bullets one by one. Did you answer each? That single habit fixes most failed A2 writing.

Practice DELE A2 writing with feedback → CEFR Coach A2

38 lessons + 4 mock exams with writing practice mapped to the real tasks. First lesson free.