Decisión (en. Decision)

/desiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Resolution or choice made regarding a matter.
The decision to move was very difficult.
La decisión de mudarse fue muy difícil.
Result of a process of deliberation.
The jury's decision was unanimous.
La decisión del jurado fue unánime.
Firm conclusion adopted after evaluating different options.
They made a quick decision due to the urgency of the situation.
Tomaron una decisión rápida por la urgencia de la situación.

Etymology

From Latin 'decisio, decisionis', which means 'the act of deciding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a decision
Choosing between multiple options.
tomar una decisión
weigh decisions
Carefully evaluating the possible options before deciding.
sopesar decisiones
correct decision
A choice that turns out to be correct or beneficial.
decisión acertada
difficult decision
A choice that involves dilemmas or complicated consequences.
decisión difícil

Related Words

decide
To make a resolution about something.
decidir
indecision
Difficulty in making a decision.
indecisión
decisive
Having the ability to decide.
decisivo
decided
Having made a clear decision.
decidido

Slang Meanings

Cut to the chase
You need to cut to the chase and make a decision now.
Debes cortarla por lo sano y tomar una decisión ya.
There's no turning back
The decision is made; there's no turning back.
La decisión está tomada, no hay vuelta de hoja.