elígeme
/elixeme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pick me" is translated into Spanish as elígeme.
This phrase is used when requesting that someone choose you over other available options.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, you might hear por favor, elígeme instead of por favor, elíjame.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can also say elígemelo to mean "pick it for me" when referring to a masculine object, which is achieved by adding the suffix -lo.
How do you pronounce it?
/elixeme/
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'pick me up' in a vehicle, you would not use elígeme, but rather recógeme, which comes from the verb 'recoger'.
- The root of elígeme is also found in the word elegancia, meaning 'elegance', because both stem from the idea of selecting or choosing the best things.
- In certain Latin American countries, asking to be chosen using elígeme can sound overly romantic or like a plea in a telenovela. In casual settings, speakers often prefer escógeme to avoid this dramatic connotation.
Examples in context
- Elígeme a mí para el equipo.Pick me for the team.
- Si vas a elegir un compañero, elígeme.If you are going to choose a partner, pick me.
- Por favor, elígeme para este proyecto.Please, pick me for this project.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are deciding who will represent their class in a competition.
- SofíaJavier, elígeme a mí para el concurso.Javier, pick me for the contest.
- JavierLo pensaré, Sofía, pero hay mucha competencia.I will think about it, Sofía, but there is a lot of competition.
- SofíaPrometo que seré la mejor opción.I promise I will be the best option.
- JavierEstá bien, te daré una oportunidad.Alright, I will give you a chance.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
