elegido
/eh-leh-HEE-doh/
chosen
When something is elegido, it is selected or chosen.
elegido(Adjective)
chosen
?selected
,elected
?political/official selection
selected
?general context
📝 In Action
El color elegido para la pintura es el azul claro.
A2The chosen color for the paint is light blue.
El nuevo presidente elegido tomará posesión mañana.
B1The new elected president will take office tomorrow.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Match
As an adjective, 'elegido' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. If the thing is feminine, use 'elegida'; if it is plural, use 'elegidos' or 'elegidas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Agreement
Mistake: "La opción elegido."
Correction: La opción elegida. (The word 'opción' is feminine, so the adjective must also be feminine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Ser' or 'Estar'
Use 'ser' (to be) to describe a permanent state (e.g., 'He is the chosen leader') and 'estar' (to be) to describe a temporary state or result (e.g., 'The door is chosen to be red').
As a noun, el elegido (the chosen one) refers to a person selected for a special mission or destiny.
elegido(Noun)
the chosen one
?a person selected for a special purpose
selectee
?formal selection process
📝 In Action
La profecía dice que el elegido traerá la paz.
B2The prophecy says the chosen one will bring peace.
Ella es la elegida para liderar el equipo.
B1She is the chosen one (f.) to lead the team.
💡 Grammar Points
Using it as a Person
When 'elegido' acts as a noun, it means 'the chosen person.' Remember to use the correct article ('el' for masculine, 'la' for feminine, 'los' or 'las' for plurals).
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Context
This noun form is most common in stories, mythology, or religious discussion. In everyday life, you might prefer 'el candidato' or 'la persona seleccionada'.
The past participle elegido is used to describe something that has been chosen or selected.
📝 In Action
Ya hemos elegido dónde vamos a cenar esta noche.
A1We have already chosen where we are going to eat tonight.
La película fue elegida por el público.
B1The film was chosen by the public.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Have Chosen' Structure
'Elegido' is the past participle of the verb 'elegir' (to choose). You use it with the verb 'haber' (to have) to talk about actions that are complete now: 'He elegido' (I have chosen).
Passive Actions
When used with the verb 'ser' (to be), it shows who received the action: 'El libro fue elegido' (The book was chosen). In this case, it must match the thing (elegido/elegida/elegidos/elegidas).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Estar' for Compound Tenses
Mistake: "Yo estoy elegido la ruta."
Correction: Yo he elegido la ruta. (Only use 'haber' to form the 'have done' tenses in Spanish.)
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: elegido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'elegido' as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'elegido' a regular or irregular past participle?
It is a regular past participle. The base verb 'elegir' is an -ir verb, and its past participle follows the standard pattern of adding -ido ('eleg-ido').
When do I need to make 'elegido' change its ending?
You only need to change the ending (elegida, elegidos, elegidas) when it is used as an adjective or when it is part of a passive structure (e.g., 'fue elegido'). When used with 'haber' to form compound tenses ('he elegido'), the ending always stays 'elegido' regardless of the subject.