Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
seleccionar
Pronunciation
IPA/selekθjoˈnaɾ/
Meaning
- verbchoose
Example
Puedes seleccionar el plato que quieras del menú.
You can choose the dish you want from the menu.
More examples
En la tienda online puedes seleccionar el tamaño antes de pagar.
In the online store you can select the size before paying.
Core concept
A highlighted choice in a list that meets a given criterion.
Common phrases
seleccionar una opción
select an option
seleccionar el producto
select the product
seleccionar entre varias opciones
select from several options
Similar words
elegir: Chooses among options based on personal preference or individual criteria.
escoger: Picks out an item physically or visually in everyday, hands-on choosing.
decidir: Concludes the process by choosing which option to pursue or accept.
optar: Chooses one option from a set, often as a deliberate or formal preference.
Definition in Spanish
Elegir una o varias opciones entre varias disponibles, siguiendo un criterio concreto.
Word origin
Formed from the noun selección plus the verb suffix -ar, with selección from Latin selectio (from selectus 'chosen').
Usage tips
- Common in technical contexts and on forms, while in casual spoken Spanish elegir or escoger sounds more natural than seleccionar.