How to Say "Selection" in Italian

selezione

/se.letˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine

The English word "selection" is selezione in Italian.

selezione refers to the process or act of selecting.

Meaning: process or act of selecting (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

selezione is a feminine noun and is used with feminine articles and adjectives. The plural form is selezioni.

The word is pronounced /se.letˈtsjo.ne/. It has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.

Italian has a separate word scelta for a choice made by a person, while selezione implies a more rigorous or technical filtering process.
In Italian sports, la selezione often refers specifically to the national team trials or the process of picking athletes for the national squad.
While selezione is the noun, the verb selezionare is used in Italian computer software for the 'select' or 'highlight' command.

Si chiama selezione naturale.
It's called "natural selection".
This sentence is useful for discussing the term "natural selection" using selezione.
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C'è una grande selezione di cibi.
There's a great selection of food.
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Questo negozio ha una selezione molto più grande.
This shop has a much wider selection.
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La selezione dei candidati è stata molto rigorosa.
The selection of candidates was very rigorous.
Siamo lieti di presentarvi la nostra vasta scelta di prodotti.
We are pleased to present you with our wide selection of products.
Hanno un assortimento davvero eccezionale di vini italiani.
They have an exceptional selection of Italian wines.
Ho selezionato i migliori film da guardare questo weekend.
I've selected the best movies to watch this weekend.
Vorrei vedere la selezione di abiti nel negozio di moda.
I would like to see the selection of clothes in the fashion store.
Ho selezionato solo gli ingredienti più freschi per la mia ricetta.
I've selected only the freshest ingredients for my recipe.
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Chiara and Alessandro are discussing a job application process.

Chiara

Come sta andando la selezione per il nuovo posto?
How is the selection process for the new position going?
Alessandro

È molto dura, ci sono troppi candidati.
It is very tough, there are too many candidates.
Chiara

La selezione include un colloquio tecnico?
Does the selection include a technical interview?
Alessandro

Sì, è la parte più importante di tutto il processo.
Yes, it is the most important part of the whole process.

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