Dicionário
Inglês - Japonês

Choose

tʃuz
Extremamente Comum
600 - 700
600 - 700
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

選ぶ (えらぶ, erabu), 決める (きめる, kimeru), 選択する (せんたくする, sentaku suru), 取る (とる, toru)

Significados de Choose em japonês

選ぶ (えらぶ, erabu)

Exemplo:
I will choose a book to read.
私は読む本を選びます。
You can choose whichever you like.
好きなものを選んでいいですよ。
Uso: Both formal and informalContexto: Used in situations where someone is making a selection from multiple options.
Observação: This is the most common translation of 'choose' and can be used in various contexts, including personal decisions, shopping, and general selections.

決める (きめる, kimeru)

Exemplo:
I need to choose a major for college.
大学で専攻を決める必要があります。
They chose the date for the meeting.
彼らは会議の日程を決めました。
Uso: FormalContexto: Used when making a decision or determination, often in a more serious or official context.
Observação: While '決める' can mean 'decide', it often overlaps with the meaning of 'choose' when it involves selection.

選択する (せんたくする, sentaku suru)

Exemplo:
You need to choose your options carefully.
オプションを慎重に選択する必要があります。
We will choose the best candidate for the job.
私たちはその職に最適な候補者を選択します。
Uso: FormalContexto: Used in contexts involving options, alternatives, or when making selections based on criteria.
Observação: '選択する' is often used in more formal or academic contexts, such as in discussions about choices in studies or business.

取る (とる, toru)

Exemplo:
I will choose the red one.
赤い方を取ります。
She chose the path less traveled.
彼女はあまり通られていない道を取りました。
Uso: InformalContexto: Used in casual conversations where the choice involves taking something.
Observação: '取る' can mean 'take' but can also imply choosing in informal contexts, especially when selecting an object.

Sinônimos de Choose

select

To choose something from a number of alternatives based on preference or suitability.
Exemplo: She carefully selected a dress for the party.
Observação: Select often implies a more deliberate or careful decision-making process compared to choose.

pick

To choose or select something from a group of options.
Exemplo: I need to pick a gift for my friend's birthday.
Observação: Pick is more informal and can imply a quick or casual selection.

opt for

To choose or decide on a particular course of action or option.
Exemplo: I opted for the vegetarian option at the restaurant.
Observação: Opt for often suggests a decision made after considering different choices or preferences.

decide on

To make a choice or reach a conclusion after consideration.
Exemplo: Have you decided on a movie to watch tonight?
Observação: Decide on emphasizes the act of making a final choice after evaluating options.

Expressões e frases comuns de Choose

Pick and choose

To select only the best or most desirable options from a range of choices.
Exemplo: You can't just pick and choose which tasks you want to do; you have to complete all of them.
Observação: This idiom emphasizes selecting specific options from a larger set rather than simply making a general choice.

Choose at random

To make a selection without any particular thought or reason.
Exemplo: I couldn't decide on a flavor, so I just chose at random and ended up with strawberry ice cream.
Observação: This phrase implies a lack of deliberate decision-making compared to the more intentional act of choosing.

Take your pick

To choose from a selection of options that are available.
Exemplo: There are several desserts on the menu, so take your pick and I'll order for us.
Observação: This phrase invites someone to make a choice from a range of options, typically in a casual or informal manner.

Choose your battles

To decide when to engage in a conflict or argument and when to avoid it for the sake of peace or efficiency.
Exemplo: In a heated argument, it's important to choose your battles wisely and not get caught up in every disagreement.
Observação: This idiom suggests strategic decision-making in conflicts or disagreements rather than a simple act of choosing.

Cherry-pick

To selectively choose the best or most beneficial items from a larger group, often for one's advantage.
Exemplo: The report only highlighted the positive feedback and cherry-picked the best results to present to the board.
Observação: This term implies a deliberate and often biased selection of the most favorable options, contrasting with a more neutral or balanced choice.

Choose your poison

An informal way of asking someone to make a choice, especially among various options that may have different consequences or effects.
Exemplo: There are cocktails, wine, and beer available – choose your poison!
Observação: This phrase adds a playful or slightly dramatic tone to the act of choosing, often used in a lighthearted context.

The lesser of two evils

To select the option that is less undesirable or harmful when faced with two unfavorable choices.
Exemplo: I had to choose between working late again or missing the deadline; it was like picking the lesser of two evils.
Observação: This expression highlights making a decision based on avoiding the worse outcome rather than a positive choice.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Choose

Go for

To make a decision or choice.
Exemplo: I think I'll go for the pasta instead of the salad.
Observação:

Settle on

To make a decision or choice after considering options.
Exemplo: After trying on multiple outfits, she finally settled on a black dress.
Observação:

Set one's sights on

To choose a goal or target to aim for.
Exemplo: She has set her sights on becoming a doctor since she was young.
Observação: Implies a more aspirational or long-term choice.

Take a fancy to

To develop a liking or preference for someone or something.
Exemplo: He's taken a fancy to the new girl in his class.
Observação:

Plump for

To choose or decide on something.
Exemplo: I think I'll plump for the steak for dinner.
Observação: Conveys a sense of decisiveness or firm choice.

Choose - Exemplos

Choose your favorite color.
I can't decide which dress to choose.
The chosen candidate will start working next week.

Gramática de Choose

Choose - Verbo (Verb) / Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form)
Lema: choose
Conjugações
Verbo, tempo passado (Verb, past tense): chose
Verbo, particípio passado (Verb, past participle): chosen
Verbo, gerúndio ou particípio presente (Verb, gerund or present participle): choosing
Verbo, terceira pessoa do singular no presente (Verb, 3rd person singular present): chooses
Verbo, forma base (Verb, base form): choose
Verbo, presente não na terceira pessoa do singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): choose
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
choose contém 1 sílabas: choose
Transcrição fonética: ˈchüz
choose , ˈchüz (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Choose - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.
choose: 600 - 700 (Extremamente Comum).
Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
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