Spanish Phrase
Elige 'Retiro'.
Meaning
This phrase instructs a user to select the option labeled 'Retiro'. It's commonly found in digital interfaces like banking apps, ATMs, or online services where a user needs to make a choice from a list of actions, specifically to initiate a withdrawal process.
When to use
You would typically see this phrase as an instruction on a screen or a button label when interacting with an automated system, such as an ATM, a mobile banking application, or a self-service kiosk. It guides the user to the next step for taking money out or opting for a retirement-related action.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Elige'Retiro'
Elige (Elegir)
Elige is the informal 'tú' command form of the verb 'elegir', meaning 'to choose' or 'to select'. It's used to give a direct instruction to one person.
'Retiro'
'Retiro' is a noun meaning 'withdrawal' (of money) or 'retirement'. In this context, enclosed in single quotes, it refers to a specific option or label on a screen, indicating a withdrawal action.
🗨In Conversation
Para sacar dinero, ¿qué opción debo elegir?
To withdraw money, which option should I choose?
Elige 'Retiro'.
Choose 'Withdrawal'.
✕Common Mistakes
Escoge 'Retiro'.
While 'escoger' also means 'to choose', 'elegir' is generally more common for making a selection from given options, especially in instructional or digital contexts, compared to 'escoger' which can feel slightly more informal or about personal preference.
Selecciona 'Retiro'.
'Seleccionar' is perfectly valid and means 'to select', but 'elige' is a very common and concise command for 'choose' in Spanish interfaces, often preferred for its directness.
↔Alternatives
Selecciona 'Retiro'.
Select 'Withdrawal'.
Pulsa 'Retiro'.
Press 'Withdrawal'.
Opta por 'Retiro'.
Opt for 'Withdrawal'.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish-speaking countries, digital interfaces and instructions often use direct commands like 'Elige', 'Pulsa', or 'Selecciona'. The term 'Retiro' can refer to a cash withdrawal from a bank or ATM, but also to retirement (as in 'plan de retiro' - retirement plan). The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended. In an app or ATM, it almost always means cash withdrawal.