/e.leˈxir/
#529 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
to choose, to elect
Word origin
From Latin eligere ('to pick out, to choose'), from ex- ('out') plus legere ('to gather, to choose, to read').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- eligere
- English cognates
- elect, elite
Grammar
Verb type-ir irregular (e>i, g>j)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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You have to choose between the two dresses.
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We chose to spend the night at home.
eligió .
The people elected a new president.
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It is not easy to choose the right path.
¿ ?
Which book are you going to choose to read?
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