eligió
“eligió” means “chose” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
chose, selected
Also: opted for
📝 In Action
Ella eligió el vestido rojo para la fiesta.
A1She chose the red dress for the party.
Usted eligió el camino más difícil, pero valió la pena.
A2You (formal) chose the most difficult path, but it was worth it.
El comité eligió a Juan como nuevo líder.
B1The committee chose Juan as the new leader.
elected
Also: voted in
📝 In Action
La nación eligió un nuevo presidente el año pasado.
B1The nation elected a new president last year.
El director eligió a su sucesor de entre los candidatos.
B2The director elected his successor from among the candidates.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: eligió
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'eligió' to describe a finished action?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *eligere*, meaning 'to pick out' or 'to select'. It has maintained its core meaning through centuries of use in Spanish.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in Spanish texts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'eligió' the same as 'elegir'?
'Elegir' is the base verb, meaning 'to choose.' 'Eligió' is the conjugated form, specifically meaning 'he, she, or you (formal) chose' in the past. It tells you who performed the action and when.
Why does 'eligió' have an accent mark?
The accent mark on the 'o' is crucial. It signals that this is the simple past tense (preterite) and tells you to put the stress on the last syllable. Without the accent, the word would sound like 'E-LI-jio', which is incorrect.