What does scelta in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word scelta in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use scelta in Italian.

The word scelta in Italian means choice, selection, selection, assortment, chosen, selected, choice, select, specialized, distinguished, refined, elite, choose, select, cherry-pick, opt for, at your choosing, have a lot of choice, be spoilt for choice, embarrassment of riches, criteria for choosing, embarrassment of riches, has been chosen, has been chosen, the choice has been made, taking into consideration, the obvious choice, the clear choice, free choice, first choice, choosing of a battlefield, timing, second choice. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word scelta

choice, selection

sostantivo femminile (atto o effetto dello scegliere)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Non è stata una scelta facile, ma alla fine ho abbandonato gli studi.
It wasn't an easy choice, but in the end I chose to abandon my studies.

selection, assortment

sostantivo femminile (assortimento)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
In quel negozio c'è una vasta scelta di prodotti per la casa.
That store has a vast selection of products for the home.

chosen, selected

participio passato (scegliere)

(verb, past participle: Verb form used descriptively or to form verbs--for example, "the locked door," "The door has been locked.")
Ho scelto di dire no alla droga.
I have chosen to say no to drugs.

choice, select

aggettivo (di ottima qualità) (high quality)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
In questo supermercato hanno solo verdura scelta.
They only have a select choice of vegetables at this supermarket.

specialized

aggettivo (specializzato)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Il sergente ha bisogno di tre soldati scelti per questa missione.
The sergeant needs three qualified (or: specialized) soldiers for this mission.

distinguished, refined, elite

aggettivo (persona: raffinata)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Al mio party voglio solo persone scelte e distinte.
Tonight we have a distinguished audience.

choose, select

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (selezionare, individuare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Devo scegliere un buon libro che mi tenga compagnia durante il viaggio.
I have to choose a good book that will keep me company during the trip.

cherry-pick

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (prendere il meglio di [qc]) (colloquial)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Scegli i candidati migliori e manda a casa tutti gli altri.
Cherry-pick the best candidates and send the rest of them home.

opt for

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (optare, decidere)

Ho scelto di votare "sì" al referendum.
I opted for voting "yes" to the referendum.

at your choosing

locuzione aggettivale (da scegliere)

have a lot of choice, be spoilt for choice, embarrassment of riches

(poter scegliere tra molte opzioni)

criteria for choosing

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

embarrassment of riches

has been chosen, has been chosen

the choice has been made, taking into consideration

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

the obvious choice, the clear choice

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

free choice

sostantivo femminile (personale, individuale)

first choice

choosing of a battlefield

(military)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

timing

(boxing)

second choice

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Questa carne è seconda scelta e non la voglio.
This meat is second choice and I don't want it.

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