Escogemos (en. Choose)

[es-ko-'xe-mos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To select or choose something from several options.
We choose the best option for the project.
Escogemos la mejor opción para el proyecto.
To make a decision about a choice.
We choose the restaurant where to have dinner tonight.
Escogemos el restaurante donde cenar esta noche.
To choose someone for a position or role.
We choose the new president of the committee.
Escogemos al nuevo presidente del comité.

Etymology

From Latin 'ex-cōgĕre', which means 'to gather' or 'to assemble'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we choose together
We make a decision together.
escogemos juntos
we choose the best
We choose the best available option.
escogemos lo mejor
we don’t choose randomly
We make a conscious and deliberate choice.
no escogemos al azar

Related Words

choose
To choose among several options.
escoger
selection
The act of choosing or selecting.
selección
option
An alternative from which one can choose.
opción

Slang Meanings

To pick casually or without much thought.
Let's choose by chance, like when we pick a number randomly.
Vamos a escoger a la suerte, como cuando escogemos un número al azar.
To decide something quickly.
Don’t worry! Just choose, there’s not much to think about.
¡No te preocupes! Solo escoge, no hay mucho que pensar.