La elección
Example: La elección de un camino define nuestro destino personal.
Definition
"La elección" refers to the act or process of making a decision when faced with multiple options, especially in the context of philosophy where it highlights the importance of personal choice in shaping one's destiny and ethical direction.
Etymology
The word "la elección" comes from the Spanish verb 'elegir,' meaning 'to choose.' It traces back to the Latin 'eligere,' combining 'ex-' (out) and 'legere' (to pick or gather). Did you know? This root is shared with the English word 'elect,' emphasizing the idea of selecting or picking out from a group.
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"La elección" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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