Escoge (en. Choose)
/esˈko.xe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Select something from several available options.
Always choose the best option.
Siempre escoge la mejor opción.
Make a decision about a thing or person.
She chooses her friends carefully.
Ella escoge a sus amigos con cuidado.
Determine a preference or desire.
When you go shopping, choose what you like the most.
Cuando vas a comprar, escoge lo que más te gusta.
Etymology
From Latin *ex-cōgĕre*, which means to choose.
Common Phrases and Expressions
choose your battle
Choose your battles wisely when deciding to engage.
escoge tu batalla
choose a path
Decide the direction or course of action to take.
escoge un camino
choose wisely
Choose carefully.
escoge bien
Related Words
choice
The act of choosing between several options.
elección
option
A possibility among several.
opción
preference
Inclination towards one option over another.
preferencia
Slang Meanings
Make a quick decision.
When I choose pizza, just pick and let's go!
Cuando elijo pizza, ¡escoge y vamos!
Select something you like casually.
Just choose what you want, no problem.
Solo escoge lo que quieras, no hay problema.