How to Say "selection" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “selection” is “elección” — use 'elección' when referring to the act of making a personal choice or deciding between options, especially in a more general or abstract sense.
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elección
nounA2general
Use 'elección' when referring to the act of making a personal choice or deciding between options, especially in a more general or abstract sense.
Examples
Tienes que hacer una elección antes de las tres.
You have to make a choice before three o'clock.
selección
nounA2general
Use 'selección' when referring to the process of choosing or picking something specific, often in a formal or organized context, like picking a team or a candidate.
Examples
La selección del nuevo director fue un proceso largo.
The selection of the new director was a long process.
'Elección' vs. 'Selección'
Learners often use 'elección' for any act of choosing. Remember that 'selección' specifically implies a more curated or formal process of picking from a group, like choosing a team or a specific item from many. 'Elección' is broader and can mean simply 'choice'.
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