Eligiendo (en. Choosing)

/eliˈxiendo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To choose or select one option among several.
I am choosing which movie to watch tonight.
Estoy eligiendo qué película ver esta noche.
To make a conscious selection.
She is choosing her clothes for the party.
Ella está eligiendo su ropa para la fiesta.
To decide among different alternatives.
The committee is choosing the new president.
El comité está eligiendo al nuevo presidente.

Etymology

From Latin 'eligere', which means to select or choose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Choosing between two
Making a difficult choice between two options.
Eligiendo entre dos
Keep choosing
Continuing the selection process.
Sigue eligiendo
Choosing by hand
Selecting in a selective or careful manner.
Eligiendo a dedo

Related Words

choice
Act of choosing or selecting.
elección
to choose
Synonym for choosing, implies selecting an option.
escoger
selection
The process of choosing among alternatives.
selección

Slang Meanings

Choosing among friends
I am choosing among my friends whom to invite.
Estoy eligiendo entre mis amigos a quién invitar.
Choosing randomly
That time I chose randomly, just like that!
Esa vez elegí al azar, ¡a la buena de Dios!