Usage Note
Seleccionar is more deliberate and formal than elegir or escoger — it implies choosing from a set of options with care. The noun selección is the standard word for a national sports team (la Selección Española). It is a regular -ar verb.
Examples
"Selecciona la opción que prefieras."
Natural Translation
Select the option you prefer.

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