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    Decide (en. Decide)

    /deˈsiðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To form an opinion or determine an action on a matter.
    I decided to go on vacation this year.
    Decidí irme de vacaciones este año.
    To resolve an issue after considering it.
    She decided that it was better to leave the job.
    Ella decidió que era mejor dejar el trabajo.
    To make a firm decision in a dilemma.
    After thinking about it, we decided to buy the house.
    Después de pensarlo, decidimos comprar la casa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'decidere', which means to cut or separate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to decide on
    To opt for a specific option.
    decidirse por
    to decide something
    To make a choice regarding a matter.
    decidir algo
    to be unable to decide
    To be undecided between several options.
    no poder decidir

    Related Words

    resolution
    The action of deciding or making a determination.
    resolución
    choice
    The option among various alternatives.
    elección
    option
    A possibility of choice among several.
    opción

    Slang Meanings

    To cut the dilemma
    In the end, I cut the dilemma and decided to go to the movies instead of staying home.
    Al final, corté el dilema y decidí ir al cine en lugar de quedarme en casa.
    To grab it
    When I saw the offer, I decided to grab it before it ran out.
    Cuando vi la oferta, decidí echar el guante antes de que se acabase.