escolher

Senses

1. 1.

   to choose

   to select one or more items from a group of options

2. 2.

   to pick

   to select someone or something for a particular purpose

3. 3.

   to elect

   to select someone for a position or role by voting

Examples

• "Eu preciso escolher um novo apartamento."

  I need to choose a new apartment.

• "Ele escolheu estudar medicina em vez de direito."

  He chose to study medicine instead of law.

• "Os alunos podem escolher entre três opções de projetos."

  The students can choose among three project options.

Usage

Common verb in everyday speech; often used with prepositions *entre* (between/among) or *por* (for). Can take a direct object (escolher algo) or an infinitive (escolher fazer algo). Regular -ER verb conjugation.