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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 Present Conjugation

escogerto choose

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

Escoger is regular except for the 'yo' form, which changes 'g' to 'j': escojo.

escoger Present Forms

yoescojo
escoges
él/ella/ustedescoge
nosotrosescogemos
vosotrosescogéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesescogen

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense to talk about what you are choosing right now, your general preferences, or things you usually pick.

Notes on escoger in the Present

This verb has a 'g' to 'j' spelling change in the 'yo' form (escojo) to preserve the soft 'h' sound. All other forms are regular -er endings.

Example Sentences

  • Yo escojo la música esta noche.

    I'm choosing the music tonight.

    yo

  • Él siempre escoge el mismo sabor de helado.

    He always chooses the same ice cream flavor.

    él/ella/usted

  • Nosotros escogemos a los mejores candidatos.

    We choose the best candidates.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Writing 'escogo' for the yo form.

    Correct: escojo

    Why: In Spanish, 'go' sounds like the 'go' in 'gold'. To keep the raspy 'h' sound of 'escoger', you must change the 'g' to a 'j' before an 'o'.

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