chosen

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BrE /ˈtʃəʊzn/ AmE /ˈtʃoʊzn/

adjective en → es

1 SELECTED [T + obj] B1

selected or picked out from a group of people or things

elegido, seleccionado, escogido

  • be chosen for something

Collocations chosen candidate · chosen representative

  • She was chosen to represent the company.

    Ella fue elegida para representar la empresa.

2 FAVORED [T + obj] B1

given special attention or treatment because you are liked by someone in authority

favorito, preferido

  • be chosen for something

Collocations chosen student · chosen employee

  • He was the teacher's chosen pupil.

    Él era el alumno preferido del profesor.

3 DESTINED [T + obj] B2

destined to do something or destined for a particular future

destinado, predestinado

  • be chosen for something

Collocations chosen path · chosen destiny

  • She felt that she was chosen to be a leader.

    Ella sentía que estaba destinada para ser una líder.