Decisiva (en. Decisive)

/desiˈsiva/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is determining in a situation.
The strategy was decisive for winning the match.
La estrategia fue decisiva para ganar el partido.
That involves a strong and irreversible choice.
His decision was decisive in the course of the negotiation.
Su decisión fue decisiva en el curso de la negociación.
That carries clear and defined consequences.
The intervention was decisive in resolving the conflict.
La intervención fue decisiva en la resolución del conflicto.

Etymology

From Latin 'decisivus', meaning 'that decides'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

decisive moment
A key moment that affects the outcome of a situation.
momento decisivo
decisive decision
A choice that has a significant impact.
decisión decisiva
decisive action
An action that allows you to take control of a situation.
acción decisiva

Related Words

decision
Choice or judgment made after considering several options.
decisión
determine
Establishing or deciding something clearly.
determinar
resolutive
That has the ability to solve problems or situations.
resolutivo

Slang Meanings

Critical situation that requires making an immediate decision.
We are at a decisive hour for the project.
Estamos en una hora decisiva para el proyecto.
Key moments in a conversation or discussion.
That was the decisive phrase that changed everything.
Esa fue la frase decisiva que cambió todo.