Elegir
Example: Debemos elegir con cuidado nuestras creencias filosóficas.
Definition
"Elegir" means to choose or select something carefully from a range of options, often after consideration. For example, in the phrase 'Debemos elegir con cuidado nuestras creencias filosóficas,' it implies making a thoughtful decision about one's philosophical beliefs.
Etymology
The word "elegir" comes from the Latin verb 'eligere,' which is composed of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'legere' meaning 'to pick' or 'gather.' Did you know that "elegir" literally meant to 'pick out' something, emphasizing the act of careful selection?
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"Elegir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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