elegir — meaning in English

English meaning

• choose verb To pick one option from among two or more possibilities.
• elect verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
• name noun A word or phrase used to identify a specific person, place, or thing.

Senses

elegir is used for these senses in English:

• name (transitive) To mention, specify.

choose — full definition

1. verb To pick one option from among two or more possibilities.
2. verb To decide or prefer to act in a particular way.

elect — full definition

1. verb To choose someone for a position through a vote.
2. verb To choose or decide to do something.
3. adjective Chosen for a role but not yet officially in it.

Related Spanish words