What does elegido in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word elegido in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use elegido in Spanish.

The word elegido in Spanish means selected, chosen, chosen, destined, elite, choose, elect, chosen people. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word elegido

selected, chosen

nombre masculino (seleccionado) (person)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El elegido para el puesto fue Paco.
The person selected (or: chosen) for the position was Paco.

chosen, destined

nombre masculino (predestinado) (divinely ordained)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Ese hombre es uno de los elegidos por Dios para hacer grandes hazañas.
That man was one of those chosen by God to do great deeds.

elite

nombre masculino (figurado, coloquial (selecto, sublime)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Sólo los grandes futbolistas pueden pertenecer al grupo de los elegidos.
Only the great footballers can belong to the elite group.

choose

verbo transitivo (escoger)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ana eligió el vestido azul.
Ana chose the blue dress.

elect

verbo transitivo (votar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El presidente es elegido por el pueblo.
The president is elected by the people.

chosen people

(religión)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Israel dice ser el pueblo elegido.

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