deliberately pick

[dɪˈlɪbərətli pɪk]

verb phrase

escolher deliberadamente

1. to choose something intentionally and with careful consideration

She deliberately picked the red dress for the occasion.

Ela escolheu deliberadamente o vestido vermelho para a ocasião.

2. to select something on purpose, often implying strategic or conscious choice

He deliberately picked the strongest candidate for the team.

Ele deliberadamente escolheu o candidato mais forte para o time.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

escolher deliberadamente

most common usage

São Paulo

escolher propositalmente

alternative phrasing

Portugal

escolher intencionalmente

common in formal contexts

hand-pick (carefully select)

cherry-pick (select only the best)

pick and choose (make deliberate selections)

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