elegido (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "elegido" is a past participle used as an adjective and can also function as a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/e.le'xiðo/

Translation Options into English

1. Chosen
2. Elected

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, "elegido" refers to someone or something that has been chosen or selected from a group of options. It can be used in various contexts, including formal or informal, and is applicable in both written and oral speech. The frequency of use is moderate; it is common in discussions about elections or selections in various contexts. Though used in both forms of communication, it may appear more frequently in written contexts, especially in formal settings.

Example Sentences

1. El candidato elegido ganó las elecciones con gran mayoría.

2. The chosen candidate won the elections by a large majority.

3. Soy el elegido para representar a mi equipo en el concurso.

4. I am the chosen one to represent my team in the competition.

Idiomatic Expressions

The word "elegido" can appear in various idiomatic expressions, particularly relating to selections, choices, or decision-making.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Ser el elegido entre miles.
2. To be the chosen one among thousands.
3. Carlos siempre ha sido el elegido entre todos sus compañeros.

4. Carlos has always been the chosen one among all his classmates.

5. El niño elegido de la familia.

6. The chosen child of the family.
7. Desde pequeño, siempre se le consideró el niño elegido de la familia.

8. Since he was little, he was always considered the chosen child of the family.

9. No hay un elegido sin sacrificio.

10. There is no chosen one without sacrifice.
11. Recuerda que no hay un elegido sin sacrificio; debes esforzarte mucho.
12. Remember that there is no chosen one without sacrifice; you must work very hard.

Etymology

The word "elegido" originates from the Latin elegitus, which is the past participle of elegere, meaning "to choose" or "to elect." The root of this word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European leg-, which also means "to gather" or "to choose."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Seleccionado (selected) - Escogido (picked)

Antonyms: - Rechazado (rejected) - Descartado (discarded)