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choice

gb/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/ us/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
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Sustantivo A2 action
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act of selecting between options

When you pick one thing from two or more things.

Patrón de uso: to make a choice between [options]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'choice' (the act or option) with 'choose' (the verb).
Sinónimos
selection (More formal and neutral; often used in official or academic contexts.) | decision (Focuses more on the mental process and finality of choosing.)
Antónimos
compulsion (Indicates no freedom to choose, forced action.)
Colocaciones
make a choice |tough choice |choice between |difficult choice |personal choice
Temas
daily life |decision-making |core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
  • She had to make a choice between staying in her hometown or moving abroad.
  • Choosing the right career is an important choice in life.
  • He made the wrong choice and regretted it later.
  • You have no choice but to accept the offer.
  • The menu offers a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • I have a choice between tea and coffee.
  • It is a hard choice for me.
  • He made a good choice.
  • She has no choice but to go.
Sustantivo A2 entity
2

an available option

One thing you can choose from several things.

Patrón de uso: [something] is a choice for [someone/something]
Sinónimos
option (Common synonym; slightly more formal and neutral.) | alternative (Emphasizes a different possibility or substitute.)
Antónimos
lack of options (Indicates no available alternatives.)
Colocaciones
good choice |bad choice |popular choice |first choice
Temas
daily life |core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
  • Pizza is always a popular choice for parties.
  • This hotel is our first choice for vacations.
  • There are many choices on the menu.
  • That movie was not the best choice for children.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • Ice cream is my first choice.
  • We have many choices here.
  • This shirt is a good choice.
  • That is not the right choice.
adjective B2 property
3

of very high quality

Very good in quality.

Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this adjective use with the noun meaning and try to say 'a choice meat' in contexts where 'choice' means 'option'.
Sinónimos
select (Emphasizes careful selection for quality.) | premium (Often used in marketing to suggest high-end quality.)
Antónimos
inferior (Describes low quality compared to others.)
Colocaciones
choice cuts |choice words
Temas
quality assessment |core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
  • The chef prepared a meal using choice ingredients.
  • These are choice fabrics imported from Italy.
  • He offered some choice wines from his collection.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
  • This is choice meat.
  • We bought choice fruit from the market.
  • She picked a choice flower for the vase.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
choice
AFI
GB/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
US/t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
Sílabas y acento
choice (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (choice)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
  • Base: choice
  • Comparative: choicer
  • Superlative: choicest
Noun
  • Base: choice
  • Plural: choice, choices
Familia de palabras
Forms
choices noun choicer adjective choicest adjective
Core family
choose verb A2
Related words
choosy adjective option noun A2 optional adjective B1
Advanced or less common
chooser noun
Expresiones

by choice

1
/bˈaɪ t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase

due to personal decision

Because you want to, not because you must.

Ejemplos
  • She works part-time by choice, not necessity.
  • He is single by choice and enjoys his independence.

no choice but to

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/nˈoʊ t͡ʃˈɔɪs bˈʌt tə/
fixed phrase

only one option remains

When you must do something because there is no other option.

Ejemplos
  • We had no choice but to walk home after the bus broke down.
  • I had no choice but to accept the offer.

of choice

1
/əv t͡ʃˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase

preferred option among several possibilities

The thing that someone likes best or uses most often.

Ejemplos
  • Coffee is my drink of choice in the morning.
  • This brand is the tool of choice for professionals.

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