selectively

BrE /səˈlektɪvli/ AmE /səˈlektɪvli/

adverb en → es

1 CHOOSE [adverb] B2

in a way that involves choosing some things and not others

seleccionadamente, selectivamente

Collocations selectively choose · selectively apply

  • He selectively chooses which friends to invite.

    Él selecciona selectivamente a qué amigos invitar.

2 PARTIALLY [adverb] C1

to some degree but not completely

parcialmente, de manera parcial

Collocations selectively agree · selectively respond

  • She selectively agreed with his proposal.

    Ella aceptó parcialmente su propuesta.