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adjective

scelto

choose · chosen · select

Indica qualcosa o qualcuno che è stato preferito tra più possibilità.

Definition & meaning

Scelto means chosen or selected. It can also mean select, choice, or of high quality when describing something picked for its excellence.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Scelto is the past participle of scegliere (“to choose”). It is used in compound tenses and as an adjective.
  • As an adjective, it agrees with the noun: scelto (masculine singular), scelta (feminine singular), scelti (masculine plural), and scelte (feminine plural).
  • It comes from Latin excolligere, meaning “to pick out” or “collect.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • selezionato — “selected”; often suggests a formal or careful selection process.
  • prescelto — “chosen” or “designated”; can suggest being chosen in advance or for a special purpose.
  • escluso — “excluded”; emphasizes being left out rather than chosen.
  • scartato — “rejected” or “discarded”; suggests being considered but not chosen.

Common phrases & collocations

  • Ho scelto — “I have chosen” or “I chose.”
  • prodotto scelto — “select product” or “high-quality product.”
  • essere scelto — “to be chosen.”

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Examples

Ho scelto la mela rossa.adjective

I chose the red apple.

Il vestito scelto per la festa era elegante.adjective

The dress chosen for the party was elegant.

Il ristorante usa solo ingredienti scelti.adjective

The restaurant uses only select ingredients.

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