Escogió (en. Chose)

/es.koˈxio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To select something from among several options.
He chose the book he liked the most.
Él escogió el libro que más le gustaba.
To decide on one option among several.
She chose to study medicine.
Ella escogió estudiar medicina.
To make a decision about what to do or what to have.
We chose to go to the beach.
Nosotros escogimos ir a la playa.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'excogere', which means to select.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to choose from
To select among various options.
escoger entre
to choose by hand
To select in a selective or personal manner.
escoger a dedo

Related Words

choose
Verb that means to select or choose.
escoger
choice
The process of selecting among various options.
elección
option
An available alternative to choose from.
opción

Slang Meanings

To choose informally or without much analysis.
I lightly chose what I was going to eat.
Escogí a la ligera lo que iba a comer.
To select something because it is trendy or popular.
I chose that movie because everyone was recommending it.
Escogí esa película porque todos la estaban recomendando.