No. 5,793 in Spanish
selectivo
Selective.
In a sentence
Juan es muy selectivo con los libros que lee.
Juan is very selective with the books he reads.
In this sentence, 'selectivo' is used to describe someone who carefully chooses or selects certain items, showing a preference or discerning attitude.
La universidad tiene un proceso de admisión muy selectivo.
The university has a very selective admission process.
Here, 'selectivo' is employed to characterize a process or system that prioritizes selection, often implying strict or specific criteria used to choose among options.
Prefiero usar un filtro selectivo para mi cámara.
I prefer to use a selective filter for my camera.
In this context, 'selectivo' refers to an object or tool designed to be selective, focusing or targeting specific aspects or characteristics.
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