Escogería (en. I would choose)

/eskoˈxeɾia/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Choose or select among several options.

If I had to choose, I would choose the safest option.

Si tuviera que elegir, escogería la opción más segura.

Make a decision about something with preference.

In that case, I would choose to go to the movies.

En ese caso, yo escogería ir al cine.

Decide on something in the future using a conditional form.

If I get the chance, I would choose to study abroad.

Si me dan la oportunidad, escogería estudiar en el extranjero.

From Latin 'excolectio', which means to select.

choose among

Make a choice among various options.

escoger entre

choose randomly

Choose without a specific criterion.

escoger al azar

do not choose

Decide not to select any option.

no escoger

choose

Verb that means to choose or select.

escoger

selection

The act of choosing among multiple options.

selección

option

Each of the available alternatives.

opción

To opt for something informally.

When they asked me, I just chose what seemed most fun.

Cuando me preguntaron, solo escogí lo que me pareció más divertido.

Choose in an improvised manner.

At the party, I chose the first thing I saw.

En la fiesta, escogí lo primero que vi.