Scegliere
Example: Devo scegliere il vestito per la festa stasera.
Definition
"Scegliere" is an Italian verb meaning to select or pick something from a range of options, typically after some consideration. For example, in the phrase "Devo scegliere il vestito per la festa stasera," it means deciding which dress to wear for the party tonight.
Etymology
The Italian verb "scegliere" derives from the Latin word "sceligĕre," which comes from "ex-" meaning 'out' and "legere" meaning 'to gather' or 'to choose.' So, "scegliere" literally means 'to pick out.' Did you know this root is shared with the English word 'select'?
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