Escogidas (en. Chosen)

/es.koˈxi.ðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something or someone that has been selected from several options.
The flowers chosen for the bouquet are the most beautiful.
Las flores escogidas para el ramo son las más hermosas.
To discard options to keep the best ones.
After reviewing the options, only the chosen ones remained.
Después de revisar las opciones, solo quedaron las escogidas.
Indicates a level of quality or preference.
Only chosen products are served in this restaurant.
Solo sirven productos escogidas en este restaurante.

Etymology

From the verb 'to choose', which comes from the Latin 'excollegere', meaning to select.

Common Phrases and Expressions

handpicked
Selected in a very specific or particular way.
escogidas a dedo
carefully chosen
Chosen after a detailed analysis.
escogidas con cuidado
chosen by consensus
Selected according to general opinion or agreement.
escogidas por consenso

Related Words

to choose
Verb meaning to select or choose from various options.
escoger
selection
The process of choosing from various possibilities.
selección
choice
The act of choosing between different alternatives.
elección

Slang Meanings

chosen food
Here only chosen food is served, made from the best ingredients.
Aquí solo se sirve comida escogida, de los mejores ingredientes.
chosen girls
The girls who are considered among the most attractive are called chosen girls.
Las chicas que se consideran entre las más atractivas son llamadas chicas escogidas.