/es.koˈxer/
#1518 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to choose, to pick
Word origin
From Latin ex- plus colligere ('to gather, to collect'), giving the sense 'to pick out from a group'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- excolligere
- English cognates
- collect, coil
Grammar
Verb type-er irregular (g>j)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
tantos sabores.
It is hard to choose between so many flavours.
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Choose the one you like best.
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I chose the shortest way home.
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We are going to pick a nice gift for him.
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You have to choose now, there is no time.
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