choose
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verb

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"Choose" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "escoger", and "verb" is a noun which is often translated as "el verbo". Learn more about the difference between "choose" and "verb" below.

choose(

chuz

)

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

1. (to make a selection)

a. escoger

You have to choose between the two job offers.Tienes que escoger entre las dos ofertas de trabajo.

b. elegir

There are many options to choose from.Hay muchas opciones entre las que elegir.

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

2. (to select)

a. elegir

I chose the red dress for my big night.Elegí el vestido rojo para mi gran noche.

b. escoger

Choose whatever you prefer; it's on the house.Escoja lo que prefiera; invita la casa.

3. (to decide to; used with "to")

a. decidir

We could have moved to New York, but we chose to stay here.Podríamos habernos ido a vivir a Nueva York, pero decidimos quedarnos aquí.

b. optar por

I chose to be self-employed instead of working for a firm.Opté por trabajar por mi cuenta en lugar de trabajar para una empresa.

verb(

vuhrb

)

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

1. (grammar)

a. el verbo

(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).

(M)

A complete sentence must have a verb.Una oración completa debe tener un verbo.

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