selecionar

Senses

1. 1.

   to select, to choose

   to pick or choose from among several options

2. 2.

   to shortlist, to screen

   to choose candidates or items for further consideration

3. 3.

   to highlight, to select

   to mark or choose text or items on a computer screen

Examples

• "Precisamos selecionar os melhores candidatos para a entrevista."

  We need to select the best candidates for the interview.

• "Selecione o texto que você quer copiar e pressione Ctrl+C."

  Select the text you want to copy and press Ctrl+C.

• "O técnico vai selecionar os jogadores para a Copa do Mundo."

  The coach will select the players for the World Cup.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in computing contexts (selecionar texto, selecionar arquivo). The noun form is 'seleção' (selection). Conjugates regularly as an -ar verb.