Seleccionar
Example: Voy a seleccionar el mejor libro para leer hoy.
Definition
"Seleccionar" means to choose or pick out the best or most suitable option from a group based on certain criteria or preferences. For example, in the phrase "Voy a seleccionar el mejor libro para leer hoy," it indicates the act of carefully choosing a book to read.
Etymology
The word "seleccionar" comes from the Latin verb 'selectio,' meaning 'choice' or 'selection.' It entered Spanish through the influence of scientific and formal language during the Renaissance. Did you know? The root 'select-' is also found in English words like 'select' and 'selection,' highlighting the shared linguistic history.
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"Seleccionar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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