Determinacion (en. Determination)

/deteɾminaθion/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: The ability to carry out a decision despite difficulties.

Example sentence: Her determination allowed her to overcome all obstacles.

Su determinación le permitió superar todos los obstáculos.

Definition: Firmness and consistency in a purpose.

Example sentence: The determination of the athletes was admirable during the competition.

La determinación de los atletas fue admirable durante la competencia.

Definition: The act of deciding or establishing an outcome.

Example sentence: The determination of the winner will take place next Monday.

La determinación del ganador se llevará a cabo el próximo lunes.

Etymology/origin: From the Latin 'determinatio', which means the action of determining.

Common phrase: to have determination

Common phrase meaning: To have the willpower to do something.

tener determinación

Common phrase: with determination

Common phrase meaning: To do something with firmness and consistency.

con determinación

Common phrase: determination of a goal

Common phrase meaning: The process of setting clear and achievable goals.

determinación de un objetivo

Related word: determinant

Related word description: Having a great influence or effect on something.

determinante

Related word: determinism

Related word description: A philosophical doctrine that holds that all events are determined by prior causes.

determinismo

Slang meaning: To be of a piece

Slang example: She is a woman of a piece; her determination is unbreakable.

Ella es una mujer de una pieza; su determinación es inquebrantable.

Slang meaning: To show one's claws

Slang example: When it comes to her career, she shows her claws and demonstrates her determination.

Cuando se trata de su carrera, saca las garras y muestra su determinación.