Determinado (en. Certain)

/de-teɾ-miˈnaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who has firmness or consistency in what they do.
She is a very determined person in achieving her goals.
Es una persona muy determinada en alcanzar sus metas.
Something that is decided or established precisely.
The plan was determined in yesterday's meeting.
El plan fue determinado en la reunión de ayer.
Someone who is resolved to carry out an action.
He was determined to win the competition.
Estaba determinado a ganar la competencia.

Etymology

It comes from Latin 'determinatus', meaning 'decided' or 'established'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be determined
To have a firm intention to do something.
estar determinado
to be a determined person
It refers to someone who acts with decisiveness and purpose.
ser una persona determinada
determined to achieve it
It indicates firmness in the pursuit of a goal.
determinado a lograrlo

Related Words

determination
Ability to remain firm in decision-making.
determinación
decision
Act of deciding something.
decisión
resolution
Ability to make firm decisions.
resolución

Slang Meanings

To be in a very clear situation with no doubts.
After thinking it over, I am determined to move forward.
Después de pensarlo, estoy determinado a seguir adelante.
To have things very clear.
That girl is very determined in her opinions.
Esa chica es muy determinada en sus opiniones.