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A simple illustration showing a hand selecting a single red apple from a group of three colorful apples (red, green, and yellow) resting on a wooden table.

escoger Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

escogerto choose

A1regular (-er verb) with a spelling change in the 'yo' form -er★★★★★
Quick answer:

Give commands to choose: escoge (tú), escoja (usted), escojamos (nosotros), escoged (vosotros), escojan (ustedes).

escoger Affirmative Imperative Forms

escoge
ustedescoja
nosotrosescojamos
vosotrosescoged
ustedesescojan

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to tell someone to pick or choose something right now.

Notes on escoger in the Affirmative Imperative

The 'tú' form (escoge) and 'vosotros' (escoged) use 'g'. The 'usted', 'nosotros', and 'ustedes' forms use 'j' to keep the sound consistent with the subjunctive.

Example Sentences

  • Escoge un número del uno al diez.

    Choose a number from one to ten.

  • Escoja usted el que prefiera.

    Choose the one you prefer (formal).

  • Escojamos un regalo para mamá.

    Let's choose a gift for mom.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'j' for the tú command (escoje).

    Correct: escoge

    Why: The affirmative 'tú' command usually looks like the present indicative 'él/ella' form, which uses a 'g'.

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