Decidieron (en. Decided)

de-si-die-ron

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make a decision or resolve something.

They decided to go on vacation to the beach.

Decidieron ir de vacaciones a la playa.

To make a choice among several options.

After discussing it, they decided that the best plan was to rent a house.

Después de discutirlo, decidieron que el mejor plan era alquilar una casa.

To assume a stance or opinion on a topic.

They decided to support the proposal for the new project.

Decidieron apoyar la propuesta del nuevo proyecto.

It derives from the Latin 'decidere,' which means 'to cut, to separate.'

they decided at the last moment

To make a decision suddenly or without much time to think.

decidieron a último momento

they decided once and for all

To make a definitive and unchangeable decision.

decidieron de una vez por todas

decide

To make a resolution or make a choice.

decidir

decision

Act of deciding; result of making a decision.

decisión

decided

One who has made a clear and firm decision.

decidido

To take the bull by the horns.

When they finally decided to make the necessary changes, they took the bull by the horns.

Cuando decidieron al fin hacer los cambios necesarios, tomaron al toro por los cuernos.

To flip a coin.

If they couldn't agree, they decided to flip a coin.

Si no se ponían de acuerdo, decidieron echar un volado.