Decidio (en. Decided)
/deˈsi.ðjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a decision after considering different options.
He decided to accept the job offer.
Decidió aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
To resolve to do something firmly.
She decided to go on vacation next month.
Ella decidió irse de vacaciones el próximo mes.
To choose between several alternatives.
After thinking about it a lot, he decided to buy the car.
Después de mucho pensarlo, decidió comprar el coche.
Etymology
From the Latin 'decidere', which means 'to cut' or 'to determine'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to decide on
To make a decision about something.
decidirse por
to decide once and for all
To make a final and definitive decision.
decidir de una vez
not to decide
To be unable to make a decision.
no decidirse
Related Words
decision
The act or effect of deciding.
decisión
to say
To express something verbally.
decir
decisive
That serves to decide or determine something.
decisivo
Slang Meanings
To do what one wants without doubts.
In the end, I decided and went to the party.
Al final, me decidí y fui a la fiesta.
To make a quick determination.
It was a decisive moment, he decided to go on a trip in one day.
Fue un decisivo, decidió salir de viaje en un día.