What is the Spanish word for "selective"?

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

English

selective

Spanish

selectivo

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Alternative translations of "selective"

exclusivo
criterioso
discriminatorio

Examples of how to use "selective" in Spanish

English
She has a very selective taste in music.
Spanish
Ella tiene un gusto muy selectivo en la música.
English
She is very selective about her friends.
Spanish
Ella es muy selectiva con sus amigos.
English
The restaurant is selective with its menu.
Spanish
El restaurante es selectivo con su menú.
English
Parents can be selective when choosing schools.
Spanish
Los padres pueden ser selectivos al elegir escuelas.
English
He became selective in his job search.
Spanish
Él se volvió selectivo en su búsqueda de empleo.

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