eliges
eh-LEE-hehs
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'E' to 'I' Swap
In this word, the 'e' from the base verb (elegir) changes to an 'i' when talking about 'you' (tú). This happens because the stress falls on that syllable.
Speaking to a Friend
'Eliges' is specifically used for one person you are on friendly terms with. For more formal situations, you would use 'elige'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Avoid 'Eleges'
Mistake: "Tú eleges."
Correction: Tú eliges. Remember that 'elegir' is a rebel verb that changes its middle letter in the present tense.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'G' Sound
Even though 'eliges' is spelled with a 'g', it sounds like a raspy 'h' (like in 'hot').
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: eliges
Question 1 of 1
How do you say 'You choose the movie' to a friend?
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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.