La elección
Example: La elección del vestido fue difícil para la fiesta.
Definition
"La elección" refers to the act or process of selecting or choosing one option from multiple alternatives. It involves making a decision, often based on preferences or criteria, as in the example phrase where selecting a dress for a party was difficult.
Etymology
"La elección" comes from the Spanish verb "elegir," meaning to choose. This verb traces back to the Latin word "eligere," which combines "ex-" (out) and "legere" (to pick or gather). Did you know that "la elección" literally means 'the act of picking out'? This origin reflects the careful decision-making implied by the word.
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"La elección" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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