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    Determinar (en. Determine)

    /deˈteɾminaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Set or establish limits or conditions.
    The judge must determine the sentence of the case.
    El juez debe determinar la sentencia del caso.
    Decide or resolve firmly on something.
    It is important to determine which path to take.
    Es importante determinar qué camino seguir.
    Identify or define precisely.
    We were able to determine the cause of the problem.
    Pudimos determinar la causa del problema.
    Conclude or decide something after analysis.
    We will determine the best option before acting.
    Vamos a determinar la mejor opción antes de actuar.

    Etymology

    The term 'determine' comes from the Latin 'determinare', which means to set limits or decide.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    determine the course
    Establish the direction or the path to follow.
    determinar el rumbo
    determine the truth
    Come to know or establish what is true.
    determinar la verdad
    determine the value
    Establish the value or importance of something.
    determinar el valor

    Related Words

    determination
    Action of determining or deciding.
    determinación
    determinant
    That determines or is decisive in something.
    determinante
    determined
    That is decided or has been set.
    determinado

    Slang Meanings

    To understand or conclude something quickly.
    At the end of the day, I managed to determine what I wanted to do.
    Al final del día, logré determinar lo que quería hacer.
    To make strong and clear decisions.
    She knows how to determine what she needs and does it.
    Ella sabe determinar lo que necesita y lo hace.