seleccionar

This is the 1947th most frequent Spanish word.

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seleccionar

To choose or select.


The word 'seleccionar' is used here to denote the action of choosing or picking an option among several choices.

Debes seleccionar la opción correcta en el examen.

You must select the correct option in the exam.


In this sentence, 'seleccionar' conveys the action of curating or choosing specific items from a larger set for a particular purpose.

Voy a seleccionar unas canciones para la fiesta.

I am going to select some songs for the party.


Here, 'seleccionar' implies an automated process of sorting or identifying items based on given criteria.

La máquina puede seleccionar automáticamente los productos defectuosos.

The machine can automatically select defective products.