Escoger (en. Choose)

[es-ko-ˈxer]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To choose among several alternatives.

You have to choose a book from the library.

Tienes que escoger un libro de la biblioteca.

To decide on something after considering options.

I chose the most convenient option for me.

Escogí la opción más conveniente para mí.

To select or choose something carefully.

Choose your words carefully when speaking.

Escoge bien tus palabras al hablar.

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

choose between

To select an option from a group.

escoger entre

choose by hand

To choose something whimsically or without a clear criterion.

escoger a dedo

not knowing what to choose

To be indecisive among several options.

no saber qué escoger

choose

Selecting an option.

elegir

option

A possibility among several.

opción

decision

The result of choosing among alternatives.

decisión

I choose what I want.

I am going to choose what I like the most from here.

Voy a escoger lo que más me gusta de aquí.

To choose without thinking much.

Here I always choose randomly.

Aquí siempre escojo a lo loco.