Translation of Italian word "scegliere" to English
scegliere
/ˈʃeʎ.ʎe.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'scegliere' means 'to choose' (To choose, to select). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. Native speakers frequently use 'scegliere' in the passato prossimo rather than the passato remoto in everyday conversation, especially in northern and central Italy.
🇬🇧 English
to choose
Example
È difficile scegliere un regalo per il suo compleanno.
It is difficult to choose a gift for his/her birthday.
Abbiamo scelto un albergo vicino al mare.
We chose a hotel near the sea.
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Common phrases
- scegliere tra— to choose between
- Abbiamo scelto un albergo vicino al mare.— We chose a hotel near the sea.
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The Italian word "scegliere" means "to choose" in English.
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