Elegir
Example: Tengo que elegir un regalo para mi amigo.
Definition
"Elegir" means to select or pick something or someone from a group or set of options, often after careful thought. For example, in the sentence 'Tengo que elegir un regalo para mi amigo,' it means deciding which gift to give to a friend.
Etymology
The Spanish verb "elegir" comes from the Latin word 'eligere,' which means 'to pick out' or 'to choose.' This Latin root itself combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'legere' meaning 'to gather' or 'to read.' Did you know? The act of choosing something 'out' or 'from among' options is embedded right in the word's origin.
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"Elegir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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