pick intentionally

[/pɪk ɪnˈtenʃənəli/]

verb phrase

escolher intencionalmente

1. to select or choose something deliberately and on purpose

She picked intentionally the red dress for the event.

Ela escolheu intencionalmente o vestido vermelho para o evento.

2. to select something with a specific purpose or goal in mind

He picked intentionally the most experienced player for the team.

Ele escolheu intencionalmente o jogador mais experiente para o time.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

escolher intencionalmente

standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

escolher propositalmente

alternative common form

Portugal

escolher propositadamente

preferred European Portuguese form

pick and choose

handpick someone

cherry-pick

with intent

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