selección
/seh-lek-SYON/
selection
The act of choosing one item from a group represents a selection.
📝 In Action
La selección del nuevo director fue un proceso largo.
B1The selection of the new director was a long process.
Tienes una buena selección de ropa en tu armario.
A2You have a good selection of clothes in your closet.
💡 Grammar Points
The -ción Rule
Almost all Spanish words ending in -ción are feminine and use 'la'. This makes them easy to identify!
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Missing Accent
Mistake: "seleccion"
Correction: selección (Always include the accent on the 'o' for singular forms ending in -ción).
⭐ Usage Tips
Choosing vs. Picking
Use 'selección' when the choice feels more formal or involves a curated set of options, similar to 'selection' in English.
A national team represents their country in sports competitions.
📝 In Action
La selección argentina ganó la Copa del Mundo.
A2The Argentine national team won the World Cup.
Mañana juega la selección.
A1The national team plays tomorrow.
💡 Grammar Points
Collective Nouns
Even though 'la selección' refers to a whole team of players, the verb that follows it should stay singular: 'La selección juega' (The team plays).
⭐ Usage Tips
Shortcuts in Sports
In Spanish-speaking countries, people rarely say 'el equipo nacional.' They almost always just say 'la selección' to refer to their country's team.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: selección
Question 1 of 2
If you hear someone in Spain say '¡Hoy juega la selección!', what are they likely talking about?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'selección' always mean a sports team?
No. While very common in sports, it also means any act of choosing or a collection of items, like a 'selection of wines' (una selección de vinos).
How do I pluralize 'selección'?
The plural is 'selecciones'. Note that when you add the '-es', the accent on the 'o' disappears!