Kilo Lingo

/es.koˈxer/

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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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This word is part of lesson 31.