Seleccionado (en. Selected)
/seleksioˈnaðo/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
It refers to something or someone that has been chosen or selected.
The team has been selected to participate in the tournament.
El equipo ha sido seleccionado para participar en el torneo.
Describes an option or set that has been chosen from a group.
The selected ones will receive the prize at the next ceremony.
Los seleccionados recibirán el premio en la próxima ceremonia.
Indicates that it has gone through a selection process.
The selected students began their training on Monday.
Los estudiantes seleccionados comenzaron su formación el lunes.
Etymology
From the verb select, which comes from the Latin 'selectus.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
selected by
chosen by a specific person or thing.
seleccionado por
selected group
a specific set of individuals chosen.
grupo seleccionado
selected candidates
people who have been chosen for a position or role.
candidatos seleccionados
Related Words
selection
Process of choosing among various elements.
selección
selector
Person or thing that makes the selection.
seleccionador
to select
Verb that means to choose or select.
seleccionar
Slang Meanings
Special selection that is considered elite.
That player has always been the selected one in the group.
Ese jugador siempre ha sido el seleccionado del grupo.
In a colloquial context, someone who stands out for their talent.
She is the chosen one for the project because of her creativity.
Ella es la seleccionada para el proyecto por su creatividad.