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Elegir Subjunctive Tense

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Verb Meaning(s): to choose, to elect

Verb Chart: Elegir Subjunctive Tense

Yo

elija

(So that) I choose

Nosotros

elijamos

(So that) we choose

(Juana, Juan)

elijas

(So that) you choose

Vosotros

(informal Spain)

elijáis

(So that) you all choose

Él/Ella/Ud.

(Sra./Dr. García)

elija

(So that) he/she/you choose

Ellos/Ellas/Uds.

elijan

(So that) they/you all choose

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Elegir Subjunctive Sentence Examples

1. Es importante que yo elija mi carrera con cuidado.
It’s important that I choose my career carefully.
2. Quiero que tú elijas lo que realmente te hace feliz.
I want you to choose what truly makes you happy.
3. Espero que él elija el camino correcto en su vida.
I hope he chooses the right path in his life.
4. Deseo que ella elija amigos que la valoren.
I wish she chooses friends who value her.
5. Es bueno que usted elija pensar positivamente cada día.
It’s good that you choose to think positively every day.
6. Ojalá que nosotros elijamos vivir nuestras vidas al máximo.
Hopefully, we choose to live our lives to the fullest.
7. Prefiero que vosotros elijáis estudiar algo que os apasione. (vosotros is used only in Spain)
I prefer that you all choose to study something you’re passionate about.
8. Es crucial que ellos elijan liderar con el ejemplo.
It’s crucial that they choose to lead by example.
9. Quiero que ellas elijan ser fuertes ante las adversidades.
I want them to choose to be strong in the face of adversity.
10. Sugiero que ustedes elijan sus batallas sabiamente.
I suggest that you choose your battles wisely.