selección rápida
/seleɡθjon ɾapida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "quick pick" is translated into Spanish as selección rápida.
The term selección rápida is commonly used in the context of digital interfaces, lottery terminals and gaming software to describe a feature that allows a user to select a set of random options quickly.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun selección (selection) and the adjective rápida (quick).
Which one should you use?
While selección rápida is the standard translation for the feature, you can also use elección rápida as a synonym, which translates to "quick choice".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because selección is a feminine noun, the adjective must also be feminine (rápida) to agree in gender.
How do you pronounce it?
/seleɡθjon ɾapida/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word selección refers not only to a choice but also to a national sports team, such as the Spanish national football team.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, instead of using a digital 'selección rápida', lottery players might ask for 'la suerte' or 'un número de la suerte' to let the machine pick for them.
- In a fast-paced gambling environment, a clerk might simply say 'automático' to refer to a quick pick, skipping the formal 'selección' entirely.
Examples in context
- Necesito marcar la casilla de selección automática en el boleto de la rifa.I need to mark the automatic selection box on the raffle ticket.
- Usa la selección rápida para el sorteo.Use the quick pick for the draw.
- Prefiero la selección rápida de números.I prefer the quick pick of numbers.
- La opción de selección rápida es muy útil.The quick pick option is very useful.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are at a lottery kiosk.
- ElenaMateo, ¿ya tienes tus números elegidos?Mateo, do you have your numbers chosen yet?
- MateoNo, voy a pedir una selección rápida.No, I'm going to ask for a quick pick.
- ElenaEs más fácil y rápido así.It's easier and faster that way.
- MateoSí, espero que tengamos mucha suerte.Yes, I hope we have a lot of luck.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
