Decidía (en. Decided)

/desiˈðia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To take a resolution or determination about something.

I decided it was time to change jobs.

Yo decidía que era momento de cambiar de trabajo.

To opt for one of several possibilities.

I always decided to go to the movies on weekends.

Siempre decidía ir al cine los fines de semana.

To determine something firmly.

She decided that she was going to study abroad.

Ella decidía que iba a estudiar en el extranjero.

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

to decide on

To choose an option or alternative.

decidirse por

not to decide

Not making a clear decision.

no decidirse

to decide in advance

To make a decision before the present moment.

decidir de antemano

decision

Act of deciding.

decisión

decisive

Having the ability to decide or determine.

decisivo

To take the lead in a situation

Whenever something needs to be decided, I decide first.

Siempre que hay que decidir algo, decido yo primero.

To solve a problem quickly

I have to decide the problem immediately, I can't stand it anymore.

Tengo que decidir el problema de inmediato, ya no aguanto.