Determinados (en. Certain)

/deteɾmiˈnados/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has made a firm and clear decision.
They are determined to win the championship.
Están determinados a ganar el campeonato.
That is precise or specific in its meaning.
The objectives are determined and clear.
Los objetivos están determinados y claros.
That has a defined destination or end.
The results of the research are determined by its methodology.
Los resultados de la investigación son determinados por su metodología.

Etymology

From the verb 'determinar' which comes from the Latin 'determinare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be determined
To be resolved to do something.
estar determinados
determined to succeed
Committed to achieving success.
determinados a triunfar
with a determined team
With a group that has a clear purpose.
con un equipo determinado

Related Words

determine
Establish the nature, characteristics, or limits of something.
determinar
determination
The action and effect of determining or deciding something.
determinación
determinant
That determines or causes something.
determinante

Slang Meanings

To be decided
When he says he will do it, he is 100% determined.
Cuando dice que lo hará, está determinado al 100%.
To be clear about what you want
She is very determined, she knows what she is looking for in life.
Ella es muy determinada, sabe lo que busca en la vida.