Spanish Conversation · Level 27
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Spanish word
elegir
Pronunciation
IPA/eleˈxiɾ/
Meaning
- verbchoose
Example
¿Qué vas a elegir?
What are you going to choose?
More examples
Tengo que elegir entre varias opciones esta semana.
I have to choose among several options this week.
Core concept
Making a considered choice among alternatives.
Common phrases
elegir entre opciones
choose among options
elegir a alguien
choose someone
elegir una opción
choose an option
Similar words
escoger: Picks one option from several, often with a casual or everyday tone.
seleccionar: Selects an item that matches set criteria or a specific practical purpose.
optar: Opts among the available alternatives when presented with choices.
decidir: Makes a final decision that settles which option to follow.
Definition in Spanish
Optar por una alternativa tras considerar varias posibilidades, preferir una opción por juicio o gusto.
Word origin
Originates in Latin eligĕre, from ex- 'out' and legere 'to gather, choose', meaning 'to pick out', and passes into Spanish as elegir.
Usage tips
- Elegir is the usual verb for elections or official choices, seleccionar implies technical selection, and escoger suggests a casual choice.