The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Escoger is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Escoge la opción correcta. (Choose the correct option.)

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

Conjugations

Conjugations of Escoger (to choose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To choose or select: This is the most common meaning. For example, Escoge la opción que más te guste. (Choose the option you like the most.)

To pick: It can also mean to pick something, like fruit or flowers. For example, Escoge las manzanas más rojas. (Pick the reddest apples.)

To decide: In some contexts, it can mean to decide on something. For example, Escoge qué quieres hacer esta noche. (Decide what you want to do tonight.)

To elect (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean to elect or choose someone for a position. For example, Escógeme a mí para ser el capitán del equipo. (Elect me to be the team captain.)

To prefer (idiomatic): In some idiomatic expressions, it can mean to prefer something over another. For example, Escoge la vida y deja de quejarte. (Prefer life and stop complaining.)

Examples

Examples of Escoger in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Escoge la opción que más te guste! (Choose the option you like best!)

Por favor, escoja un asiento cómodo. (Please choose a comfortable seat.)

Escojamos un restaurante para celebrar. (Let’s choose a restaurant to celebrate.)

Amigos, escoged vuestros disfraces para la fiesta. (Friends, choose your costumes for the party.)

Señores, escojan el menú que prefieran. (Gentlemen, choose the menu you prefer.)

En el supermercado, escoge frutas y verduras frescas. (At the supermarket, choose fresh fruits and vegetables.)

Para el viaje, escoja un equipaje liviano y práctico. (For the trip, choose lightweight and practical luggage.)

Compañeros, escojamos un proyecto interesante para el semestre. (Classmates, let’s choose an interesting project for the semester.)

Jóvenes, escoged una carrera que os apasione. (Young people, choose a career that you are passionate about.)

Familia, escojan una película divertida para ver juntos. (Family, choose a fun movie to watch together.)

En la feria del libro, escoge un buen libro de aventuras. (At the book fair, choose a good adventure book.)

Para la cena, escoja un plato típico de la región. (For dinner, choose a typical dish from the region.)

Equipo, escojamos una estrategia ganadora para el partido. (Team, let’s choose a winning strategy for the game.)

En la entrevista, escoged las respuestas con cuidado. (In the interview, choose your answers carefully.)

Amigos, escojan un destino emocionante para nuestras vacaciones. (Friends, choose an exciting destination for our vacation.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Escoger (to choose) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.