by choice

by choice(
bay
 
choys
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. por elección propia
Although her brother had an arranged marriage, Kiara got married by choice.Aunque su hermano tuvo un matrimonio arreglado por sus padres, Kiara se caso por elección propia.
b. por decisión propia
Marta is not looking for work. She's unemployed by choice.Marta no está buscando trabajo. No trabaja por decisión propia.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I went to work in a remote village by choice.Me fui a trabajar a un pueblo remoto porque quise.
We left the party by choice.Nos fuimos de la fiesta porque decidimos irnos.
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