pick

US /pɪk/
UK /pɪk/
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1.

elegir, seleccionar

choose (someone or something) from a number of alternatives

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She had to pick a dress for the party.
Ella tuvo que elegir un vestido para la fiesta.
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Let me pick the movie tonight.
Déjame elegir la película esta noche.
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2.

recoger, cosechar

remove (a flower, fruit, or vegetable) from where it is growing

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We went to the orchard to pick apples.
Fuimos a la huerta a recoger manzanas.
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She likes to pick wildflowers in the spring.
Le gusta recoger flores silvestres en primavera.
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3.

sacar, limpiar

remove something from a surface with a pointed instrument or with the fingers

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He used a toothpick to pick his teeth.
Usó un palillo para limpiarse los dientes.
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She carefully picked a splinter out of her finger.
Ella cuidadosamente sacó una astilla de su dedo.
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1.

elección, selección

the act of choosing or selecting something

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Make your pick from the available options.
Haz tu elección entre las opciones disponibles.
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That was a good pick for the team.
Esa fue una buena elección para el equipo.
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2.

pico, azada

a tool for breaking up hard surfaces, typically with a long handle and a sharp head

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The miner used a pick to break through the rock.
El minero usó un pico para romper la roca.
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He swung the pick with all his might.
Él balanceó el pico con todas sus fuerzas.
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