Decision (en. Decision)

/de.siˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of deciding or choosing among different options.
The decision to move was hard to make.
La decisión de mudarse fue difícil de tomar.
Result of a deliberation process.
The court's decision was unanimous.
La decisión del tribunal fue unánime.
Determination made about a specific matter.
He made a decision that was favorable for his career.
Tomó una decisión favorable para su carrera.

Etymology

From the Latin 'decisio', which means 'action of deciding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a decision
To make a choice among several alternatives.
tomar una decisión
firm decision
A choice that cannot be easily changed.
decisión firme
to be at a crossroads
To be at a decisive moment where one must choose between several options.
estar en una encrucijada

Related Words

decide
To make a determination about a matter.
decidir
decided
That has made a clear and firm decision.
decidido
indecision
Doubt or lack of decision at a crucial moment.
indecisión

Slang Meanings

To decide something quickly or impulsively.
Don't think too much, just take it as a wild decision.
No pienses tanto, solo tómala como una decisión a lo loco.
The action of 'cutting to the chase' in a conflict.
After much discussion, in the end, they both made a crazy decision.
Después de discutir mucho, al final ambos tomaron una decisión a lo bestia.