Elijan (en. Choose)

/eˈli.xan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To select or prefer one option among several.

It is important that they choose wisely.

Es importante que elijan sabiamente.

To make a decision in a group.

If they choose the place, I will agree.

Si elijan el lugar, yo estaré de acuerdo.

To convey an option to follow.

I want them to choose what they would like to eat.

Quiero que elijan lo que les gustaría comer.

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

may they choose the best

an expression that invites making the best possible decision

que elijan lo mejor

choose your own path

a phrase that suggests each person should make their own decisions

elijan su propio camino

choose between two

referring to making a decision between two options

elijan entre dos

choose

Selecting something among several options.

elegir

option

The possibility of choosing between different paths or answers.

opción

decision

Resolution or determination about a matter.

decisión

When talking about choosing in a colloquial context.

At the party, choose whatever you want to drink, there is everything.

En la fiesta, elijan lo que quieran beber, hay de todo.

It is used to refer to choosing in a group of friends.

Let them choose among themselves which movie we are going to watch.

Que elijan entre ellos qué peli vamos a ver.