Decidió (en. Decided)

/de.si.ˈðjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To come to a resolution or determination about a matter.
She decided to study medicine.
Ella decidió estudiar medicina.
To make a choice between several options.
She decided to go to the party instead of staying home.
Decidió ir a la fiesta en lugar de quedarse en casa.
To conclude or finalize a process of reflection.
She finally decided to move to another city.
Finalmente decidió mudarse a otra ciudad.

Etymology

From Latin 'decidere', meaning 'to determine' or 'to resolve'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

determined to
To be resolved or determined to do something.
decidido a
decide between
To have to choose between several options.
decidir entre
not to make up one's mind
To be unable to make a decision.
no decidirse

Related Words

decision
Act of deciding.
decisión
decide
To make a decision.
decidir
decider
Person who decides.
decidor

Slang Meanings

Quick decision
He made a quick decision without thinking too much.
Tomó una decidida sin pensarlo mucho.
Decide in an instant
It was a snap decision.
Fue una decisión al vuelo.