Eligió (en. Chose)

e-li-xi-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To select something from several options.
He chose the blue shirt instead of the red one.
Él eligió la camisa azul en lugar de la roja.
To make a decision about one option among several.
Yesterday he chose to go to the movies with his friends.
Ayer eligió ir al cine con sus amigos.
To decide or opt for something.
He chose to study architecture because he is passionate about design.
Eligió estudiar arquitectura porque le apasiona el diseño.

Etymology

From the Latin 'eligere', which means to choose.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chose well
made a good choice.
elegió bien
I didn't choose it
indicated that it was not my choice.
yo no lo eligí
a difficult choice
concerning a complicated decision.
una elección difícil

Related Words

choice
act of choosing between several options.
elección
selection
process of selecting something.
escogencia
to choose
related verb that means to select.
escoger

Slang Meanings

To choose something unexpectedly.
He chose what no one expected at the party.
Él eligió lo que nadie esperó en la fiesta.
To opt for a less conventional alternative.
That time he chose to surf instead of ski.
Esa vez eligió surfear en vez de esquiar.