Elegir o escoger algo.
To choose or select something.
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See how the word “optar por” is used in sentences
Decidí optar por el vestido rojo. — I decided to go for the red dress.
Este año voy a por el ascenso. — I will go for the promotion this year.
El gato parecía dispuesto a lanzarse contra el ratón. — The cat seemed ready to go for the mouse.
¿Vas a optar por la opción vegetariana? — Will you go for the vegetarian option?
¿Vas a por la medalla de oro? — Are you going for the gold medal?
¿Por qué te lanzaste contra él de esa manera? — Why would you go for him like that?
Opta por el billete más barato que haya. — Please go for the cheapest ticket available.
Decidió ir a por un trabajo nuevo. — She decided to go for a new job.
Intentaron lanzarse contra el equipo rival durante el partido. — They tried to go for the opposing team in the match.
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