The present tense of escoger is used to describe actions of choosing or selecting that are happening right now. For example, Escojo la camisa azul. (I’m choosing the blue shirt.)
Escoger is a spelling-changing verb where the ‘g’ changes to ‘j’ before ‘a’ and ‘o’ in some conjugations.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Escoger (to choose) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | escojo |
Tú | escoges |
Él / Ella / Usted | escoge |
Nosotros / Nosotras | escogemos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | escogéis |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | escogen |
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Usage of Escoger in the Present Tense
Escoger generally means to choose or select, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To choose or select: For example, Yo escojo la camisa roja (I choose the red shirt).
To pick: For example, Ella escoge las manzanas maduras (She picks the ripe apples).
To elect or vote for (colloquial): For example, Nosotros escogemos al nuevo presidente (We elect the new president).
To opt for or go with (colloquial): For example, Vosotros escogéis la opción más barata (You opt for the cheaper option).
To handpick or cherry-pick (colloquial): For example, Ellos escogen sólo a los mejores estudiantes (They handpick only the best students).
Examples
Examples of Escoger in the Present Tense
Cuando voy de compras, escojo cuidadosamente lo que quiero comprar. (When I go shopping, I carefully choose what I want to buy.)
Mi hermana escoge la ropa más bonita de la tienda. (My sister picks out the prettiest clothes from the store.)
¿Qué plato escoges del menú para el almuerzo? (What dish do you choose from the menu for lunch?)
Nosotros escogemos la película que vamos a ver en el cine. (We choose the movie we’re going to watch at the cinema.)
Ustedes escogen el destino de nuestras próximas vacaciones. (You choose the destination for our next vacation.)
Ellos escogen un nuevo presidente cada cuatro años. (They elect a new president every four years.)
En la clase de arte, escogemos los colores y las técnicas que queremos usar. (In art class, we choose the colors and techniques we want to use.)
Para el trabajo, escojo la ropa más formal de mi armario. (For work, I choose the most formal clothes from my closet.)
Mis amigos y yo escogemos un restaurante nuevo para probar cada mes. (My friends and I choose a new restaurant to try every month.)
Cuando estoy estresado, escojo hacer ejercicio para relajarme. (When I’m stressed, I choose to exercise to relax.)
En la reunión, escogemos al nuevo líder del equipo. (In the meeting, we choose the new team leader.)
Para las vacaciones, escogen un destino de playa o de montaña. (For vacation, they choose a beach or mountain destination.)
Mi mamá escoge los regalos más bonitos para la familia. (My mom picks out the nicest gifts for the family.)
En el supermercado, escogemos los productos más frescos y saludables. (At the supermarket, we choose the freshest and healthiest products.)
Para el cumpleaños de mi hijo, escojo un pastel de chocolate, su favorito. (For my son’s birthday, I choose a chocolate cake, his favorite.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Escoger (to choose) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo escojo | I choose |
Tú escoges | You choose |
Él / Ella / Usted escoge | He / She / You (formal) chooses |
Nosotros / Nosotras escogemos | We choose |
Vosotros / Vosotras escogéis | You all choose |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes escogen | They / You all (formal) choose |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.