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"Elegir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to choose", and "escoger" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "to choose". Learn more about the difference between "elegir" and "escoger" below.
elegir(
eh
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leh
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heer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to choose
Elegí quedarme en casa como madre a tiempo completo.I chose to stay home as a full-time mom.
b. to select
No elegiste la opción correcta del menú.You didn't select the right option from the menu.
c. to pick out
¿Me ayudas a elegir un traje para la boda?Will you help me pick out a suit for the wedding?
a. to elect
Los ciudadanos eligieron al nuevo alcalde la semana pasada.The citizens elected the new mayor last week.
escoger(
ehs
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koh
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hehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to select)
2. (in voting)
a. to elect
Escogieron su representante en la reunión del viernes.They elected their representative at the Friday meeting.
