This is the 1199th most frequent Portuguese word.
escolher
To choose.
'Escolher' is used as a main verb in the infinitive form to indicate the action of selecting among options.
Eu preciso escolher uma boa opção para o jantar.
I need to choose a good option for dinner.
'Escolher' is used as a past tense action indicating the individual's skill in selecting correctly.
Até o momento, você conseguiu escolher todas as alternativas certas.
Until now, you managed to choose all the correct alternatives.
'Escolher' is used to describe a collaborative action of deciding together upon an option.