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“Escoger” (to choose) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Escoger”

The subjuntivo presente of escoger is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about choosing something, for example: Espero que escojas la mejor opción. (I hope you choose the best option.)

This verb belongs to the -ger to -ja spelling-changing conjugation type, where the g changes to j before the vowel endings.

How to Use Escoger in the Subjunctive Mood

Escoger generally means “to choose” or “to select”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To choose or select: For example, Es importante que escojamos el camino correcto. (It’s important that we choose the right path.)

To pick: For example, Que escojáis las mejores frutas de la canasta. (That you pick the best fruits from the basket.)

To elect or vote for: For example, Es crucial que escojamos a un buen líder. (It’s crucial that we elect a good leader.)

To opt for: For example, Que escojamos la opción más saludable. (That we opt for the healthiest option.)

To handpick: For example, Que escojáis a los mejores candidatos para el trabajo. (That you handpick the best candidates for the job.)

Colloquially, to single out: For example, ¿Por qué me escogiste a mí para hacer esa tarea? (Why did you single me out to do that task?)

Real Life Examples of Escoger in the Subjunctive Mood

Es importante que escojas un trabajo que te apasione. (It’s important that you choose a job you’re passionate about.)

Mamá quiere que escojamos un buen restaurante para celebrar tu cumpleaños. (Mom wants us to choose a nice restaurant to celebrate your birthday.)

Ojalá que escojan al candidato más calificado para el puesto. (I hope they choose the most qualified candidate for the position.)

Para ir de vacaciones, es mejor que escojamos un destino con buenas atracciones turísticas. (To go on vacation, it’s better that we choose a destination with good tourist attractions.)

Aunque no estés seguro, es necesario que escojas una opción antes de que se acabe el tiempo. (Even if you’re not sure, you need to choose an option before time runs out.)

El instructor sugirió que escojamos un tema interesante para el proyecto final. (The instructor suggested that we choose an interesting topic for the final project.)

Mis amigos insisten en que escojamos una película de acción para ver esta noche. (My friends insist that we choose an action movie to watch tonight.)

Sería bueno que escojan un estilo de vida más saludable. (It would be good if they choose a healthier lifestyle.)

Independientemente de lo que escojas, te apoyaré en tu decisión. (Regardless of what you choose, I’ll support your decision.)

El chef recomienda que escojamos el plato especial de la casa. (The chef recommends that we choose the house special dish.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es crucial que escojas la opción más ética. (Although it’s difficult, it’s crucial that you choose the most ethical option.)

Para el proyecto, el profesor dijo que escojamos un tema relevante para nuestra comunidad. (For the project, the teacher said that we should choose a topic relevant to our community.)

Mis padres esperan que escoja una carrera que me haga feliz. (My parents hope that I choose a career that makes me happy.)

Tal vez sería mejor que escojáis otro día para la fiesta, cuando haga mejor clima. (Maybe it would be better if you choose another day for the party, when the weather is nicer.)

Quiero que escojan un regalo práctico para mi cumpleaños este año. (I want them to choose a practical gift for my birthday this year.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Escoger (to choose) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.