Seleccionar
Example: Cal seleccionar el millor llibre per a l'examen.
Definition
"Seleccionar" means to choose or pick out someone or something from a group based on specific criteria or preferences. It involves making a deliberate decision to identify the best or most suitable option among several alternatives.
Etymology
The word "seleccionar" comes from the Latin verb "seligere," which combines "se-" (apart) and "legere" (to choose). It entered Catalan through Old French "selectioner," reflecting the idea of carefully choosing or picking out, much like selecting the best book for an exam.
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"Seleccionar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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