elegir
to choose, to elect
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/eleˈxiɾ/
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Cultural Note
Elegir has a stem change (e→i) in several forms and a spelling change (g→j before a/o). It has an irregular past participle: 'elegido' (though 'electo' exists as an adjective). Spain transitioned to democracy in the 1970s, making 'elegir' politically significant.
📝 Example Sentences
Elige el restaurante que más te guste.
Choose whichever restaurant you like best.
Los ciudadanos eligieron a un nuevo presidente.
The citizens elected a new president.