Seleccionar (en. Select)

/seleksjoˈnaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Choose something from several options.

We need to select a candidate for the position.

Necesitamos seleccionar un candidato para el puesto.

Mark or indicate an option in a system.

You can select multiple images to print.

Puedes seleccionar varias imágenes para imprimir.

Opt for an alternative from a set.

I am going to select the book I like the most.

Voy a seleccionar el libro que más me gusta.

From Latin 'selectio', which means 'choice'.

select correctly

Choose the appropriate option.

seleccionar correctamente

select randomly

Choose without a specific criterion.

seleccionar al azar

select options

Choose among several available alternatives.

seleccionar opciones

selection

The act of choosing between several options.

selección

selector

Person or tool that chooses or selects.

selector

Choose something quickly

I'm going to select in a hurry, I don't have time.

Voy a seleccionar a la volada, no tengo tiempo.

Choose the best

I only selected the coolest things from the store.

Solo seleccioné lo más chido de la tienda.