This is the 6545th most frequent Portuguese word.
escolheu
"Escolheu" means "chose" in English.
Here, 'escolheu' (the past tense of 'escolher' which means 'to choose') is used to indicate a decision made by the subject (her) in a specific past context.
Ela escolheu ir para a festa com os amigos.
She chose to go to the party with her friends.
In this example, 'escolheu' is used to evaluate a selection previously made, emphasizing approval of the choice made in the past.
Você escolheu muito bem o presente para a mãe.
You chose the gift for your mother very well.
Here, 'escolheu' indicates an action completed by a collective subject (the group) in the past, emphasizing the result of the choice.