No. 200 in Italian
scelta
"Scelta" means "choice" or "selection" in English.
In a sentence
La sua scelta di partire presto è stata saggia.
His choice to leave early was wise.
Here, 'scelta' refers to the act of choosing or decision made, specifically the decision to leave early.
Essere generosi è sempre una scelta nobile.
Being generous is always a noble choice.
In this sentence, 'scelta' emphasizes the abstract concept of choosing to embody generosity.
Il vestito che ha indossato è stato una scelta perfetta per l'occasione.
The dress she wore was a perfect choice for the occasion.
'scelta' here highlights a specific decision regarding selecting a dress.
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