seleccionado
“seleccionado” means “selected” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
selected, picked
Also: chosen
📝 In Action
El grupo seleccionado para el viaje es muy pequeño.
A2The group selected for the trip is very small.
He guardado los archivos seleccionados en una carpeta.
B1I have saved the selected files in a folder.
Solo los mejores ingredientes han sido seleccionados.
B1Only the best ingredients have been selected.
national team member, national team
Also: squad
📝 In Action
El seleccionado argentino llegó hoy al país.
B1The Argentine national team arrived in the country today.
Varios seleccionados están lesionados para el próximo partido.
B2Several national team players are injured for the next match.
Es el sueño de todo joven ser un seleccionado nacional.
B2It is every young person's dream to be a national team player.
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Quick Quiz: seleccionado
Question 1 of 3
How do you say 'The selected girls'?
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From the Latin word 'selectus', which means 'to pick out' or 'choose'. It shares the same roots as the English word 'select'.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'seleccionado' for people and objects?
Yes! You can use it for anything that has been chosen, from a 'selected file' on a computer to a 'selected candidate' for a job.
What is the difference between 'seleccionado' and 'elegido'?
They are very similar. 'Seleccionado' often implies a more formal process (like an audition or a filter), while 'elegido' can be a simple choice or even 'elected' in a vote.
Does the word ever change its spelling?
Yes, it matches what it describes: seleccionado (masculine), seleccionada (feminine), seleccionados (masculine plural), seleccionadas (feminine plural).