What is the Spanish word for "choose"?

Learn how to say "choose" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

choose

Spanish

elegir

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Alternative translations of "choose"

escoger
seleccionar
optar
decidir

Examples of how to use "choose" in Spanish

English
You must choose one of the two options.
Spanish
Debes elegir una de las dos opciones.
English
I choose the red shirt.
Spanish
Elijo la camisa roja.
English
She chose the cheaper ticket.
Spanish
Ella eligió el boleto más barato.
English
They are choosing a movie now.
Spanish
Ellos están eligiendo una película ahora.
English
We have chosen a new leader.
Spanish
Hemos elegido un nuevo líder.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "choose" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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