escogidos

Escogidos is the plural form of the adjective escogido and can also function as a noun in Spanish. It refers to people or things that have been selected or chosen from a larger group. In everyday use, it designates the subset that has been singled out for a particular purpose or distinction.

The term derives from the verb escoger, meaning to choose. The participle form escogido is used adjectivally to describe something selected, and its plural masculine form escogidos (along with feminine escogidas) agrees with the noun it modifies.

In religious contexts, especially within Jewish and Christian traditions, los escogidos or the elect denotes those whom God has chosen for a specific purpose or for salvation. The concept appears across biblical and doctrinal writings, where it is often linked to ideas of divine election, predestination, or special covenant relationship.

Beyond religious usage, escogidos can appear in secular discourse to refer to a curated group—participants, members, or subjects selected for a role, event, or honor. The term also shows up in literature, film, and music as a thematic device signaling exclusivity, destiny, or a destined mission.

Related terms include escogido (singular), elegido, and seleccionado. The nuance of escogidos emphasizes collective identification as a distinct, chosen group rather than a generic subset.