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"Pick out" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "escoger", and "choose" is an intransitive verb which is also often translated as "escoger". Learn more about the difference between "pick out" and "choose" below.
pick out(
pihk
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to choose)
2. (to discern)
a. distinguir
I didn't have my glasses on, so I couldn't pick out the numbers on his license plate.No llevaba mis gafas, así que no pude distinguir los números de su placa.
3. (music)
a. tocar de oído
My brother can pick out any song on the piano.Mi hermano puedo tocar cualquiera canción de oído en el piano.
4. (to remove)
a. sacar
The magician waved his magic wand and picked a rabbit out of his hat.El mago agitó su varita mágica y sacó un conejo de su sombrero.
a. reconocer
I couldn't pick you out in your class's yearbook photo. Your hair was so long then.No podía reconocerte en la foto del anuario de tu clase. Tenías el pelo muy largo en esa época.
choose(
chuz
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to select)
