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    Decisivo (en. Decisive)

    /deθiˈsibo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has the capacity to decide or influence the outcome of a situation.
    We had a decisive meeting to determine the direction of the project.
    Tuvimos una reunión decisiva para determinar el rumbo del proyecto.
    That has the character of decision or resolution.
    His vote was decisive in the election of the new president.
    Su voto fue decisivo en la elección del nuevo presidente.
    That is determining at a critical moment.
    The last-minute goal was decisive for winning the match.
    El gol en el último minuto fue decisivo para ganar el partido.
    That refers to an event or action that resolves an issue.
    The firefighters' intervention was decisive in controlling the fire.
    La intervención de los bomberos fue decisiva para controlar el incendio.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'decisivus', which means 'that decides'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decisive moment
    A moment in which a crucial decision is made.
    momento decisivo
    decisive vote
    A vote that determines the outcome of an election or decision.
    voto decisivo
    decisive role
    A role that has a significant influence on the outcome of an event.
    papel decisivo
    decisive decision
    A decision that puts an end to uncertainty or conflict.
    decisión decisiva

    Related Words

    decision
    The action of deciding something.
    decisión
    to decide
    To make a decision or resolve an issue.
    decidir
    determining
    That has great importance in a situation.
    determinante

    Slang Meanings

    Something that makes a big difference.
    That strategy was decisive in the competition; it led us to victory.
    Esa estrategia fue decisiva en la competencia, nos llevó a la victoria.
    A conclusive action that changes everything.
    His response was decisive; everyone was impressed.
    Su respuesta fue decisiva, todo el mundo quedó impresionado.