What does "elegir" mean in English?

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Spanish

elegir

English

choose

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Alternative translations of "elegir"

select
elect
pick

Examples of how to use "elegir" in Spanish

Spanish
Tienes que elegir un camino.
English
You have to choose a path.
Spanish
Yo elijo este libro hoy.
English
I choose this book today.
Spanish
Ayer él eligió la mejor respuesta.
English
Yesterday he chose the best answer.
Spanish
Cuando era niña, elegía cuentos cortos.
English
When I was a girl, I used to choose short stories.
Spanish
Mañana elegiremos el destino del viaje.
English
Tomorrow we will choose the destination of the trip.

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

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Tienes que elegir un camino.

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