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    Elegido (en. Elected)

    /eleˈxiðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person selected for a position or function.
    The one chosen for the position of president was highly acclaimed.
    El elegido para el puesto de presidente fue muy aclamado.
    A chosen one in a religious or spiritual context.
    In many cultures, the chosen one has a sacred role.
    En muchas culturas, el elegido tiene un papel sagrado.

    Etymology

    From the participle of the verb "elegir," which comes from the Latin 'eligere,' meaning 'to choose.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    handpicked
    Selected arbitrarily or without a fair process.
    elegido a dedo
    to be chosen
    Being selected for a role or function.
    ser elegido
    the chosen one
    The one who has been selected for a special or important task.
    el elegido

    Related Words

    to choose
    To make a decision about something or someone, to select.
    elegir
    choice
    Act of choosing between various options.
    elección
    eligibility
    Ability to be chosen or selected.
    elegibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone considered special or unique.
    He is not just anyone; he is the chosen one of his group.
    Él no es cualquier persona, es el elegido de su grupo.
    Used ironically to refer to someone who is not truly appreciated.
    And you, the chosen one, but you are not as special as you think.
    Y tú, el elegido, pero no eres tan especial como crees.