Escogidos (en. Chosen)
/es.ko.'xi.ðos/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been selected from several options.
The books chosen for the book club are excellent.
Los libros escogidos para el club de lectura son excelentes.
Chosen for its quality or uniqueness.
The dresses chosen for the party were stunning.
Los vestidos escogidos para la fiesta eran impresionantes.
That has been selected for a special purpose.
The chosen members of the jury will be impartial.
Los miembros escogidos del jurado serán imparciales.
Etymology
Derives from the verb to choose, which comes from the Latin 'excolegere'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Handpicked
Manually selected from a group.
escogidos a dedo
The chosen ones
Those who have been selected for a particular reason.
los escogidos
Chosen from among thousands
Selected from a large number of options.
escogido de entre miles
Related Words
To choose
A verb meaning to select or choose.
escoger
Choice
The process of selecting from several options.
elección
Selection
The act of choosing or selecting.
selección
Slang Meanings
Qualitatively superior among a group.
These are the chosen ones of the season, there’s no comparison.
Estos son los escogidos de la temporada, no hay comparación.
The chosen ones for a special event.
Only the chosen ones will be at the exclusive party.
Solo los escogidos estarán en la fiesta exclusiva.