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be selective
[/bi sɪˈlɛktɪv/]
verb phrase
ser seletivo
1.
to choose carefully from a group; to pick only certain items or people based on specific criteria
You should be selective about which job offers you accept.
Você deve ser seletivo sobre quais ofertas de emprego aceita.
2.
to be particular or discriminating in one's choices
She is very selective when it comes to friendships.
Ela é muito seletiva quando se trata de amizades.
NYC Slang
be picky
Synonyms
be picky
be choosy
be particular
be discriminating
handpick
Antonyms
be indiscriminate
accept everything
be unselective
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser seletivo
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser seletivo
standard usage
São Paulo
ser seletivo
standard usage
Portugal
ser selectivo
alternative spelling used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
pick and choose
be discriminating
have high standards
be fussy about something
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