Escoger is a regular -er verb that means to choose. It's used whenever someone is making a selection or decision. Here are the basics:
- Meaning: to choose, to select
- Verb type: regular -er
- Common use: Picking from options, making decisions
Conjugation: Present Tense
As a regular -er verb, escoger follows the standard pattern in the present:
| Subject | Conjugation | English |
|---|---|---|
| yo | escojo | I choose |
| tú | escoges | you choose |
| él/ella | escoge | he/she chooses |
| nosotros | escogemos | we choose |
| vosotros | escogéis | you all choose |
| ellos | escogen | they choose |
Note: In the "yo" form, the ending changes to -jo for correct pronunciation and spelling.
*escojo* (not *escogo*) to keep correct pronunciation.
Usage in a Sentence
- Vous pouvez utiliser escoger chaque fois que vous parlez de faire un choix :
(You can use escoger anytime you talk about making a choice:)
- ¿Qué película vas a escoger?
(Which movie are you going to choose?)
- Siempre escojo lo que es mejor para mí.
(I always choose what's best for me.)
- Ellos escogen a sus amigos con cuidado.
(They choose their friends carefully.)
Related Words
- La elección — choice, election
- Seleccionar — to select (synonym)
- El/la escogido/a — the chosen one (noun/adjective form)
Conclusion
Escoger is your go-to verb for any situation involving choice or selection in Spanish. As a regular -er verb (with a small "yo" twist), it’s easy to conjugate and use in many contexts.
- to choose, select
- regular -er verb (escojo in "yo" form)
- used for making decisions or picking options