eliges
“eliges” means “you choose” in Spanish (selecting an option).
you choose
Also: you pick, you are choosing
📝 In Action
Tú eliges el color de la pintura.
A1You choose the paint color.
¿Por qué siempre eliges el camino más largo?
A2Why do you always pick the longest path?
Si eliges bien, no tendrás problemas.
B1If you choose well, you won't have problems.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: eliges
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How do you say 'You choose the movie' to a friend?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'eligere', which combines 'ex' (out) and 'legere' (to read or to gather). It literally meant 'to pick out'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'eliges' have an accent mark?
No, 'eliges' does not have an accent mark because the stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable, which is the rule for words ending in 's'.
Is 'eliges' the same as 'escoges'?
Yes! They are almost identical in meaning. 'Escoges' is slightly more common in some regions, but both are perfectly understood everywhere.