Determinó (en. Determined)

/deɾteɾmiˈno/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To establish something clearly or precisely.
The teacher determined the exam date.
El profesor determinó la fecha del examen.
To conclude or decide on a matter.
Finally, it was determined that the project would proceed.
Finalmente, se determinó que el proyecto seguiría adelante.
To set limits or conditions.
The research determined the extent of the contamination.
La investigación determinó el alcance de la contaminación.

Etymology

From Latin 'determinare', meaning 'to set a limit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

determine the course
Establishing the direction or course to follow.
determinar el rumbo
determine the cause
Identifying the reason or motive of a phenomenon or situation.
determinar la causa
to be indecisive
Unable to decide or establish a clear position.
no determinarse

Related Words

determination
Action of determining or the result of deciding.
determinación
determinant
Having the power to decide or establish something.
determinante

Slang Meanings

To set something informally
Let's determine the plan tonight at the party.
Vamos a determinar el plan esta noche en la fiesta.
To decide quickly and without complications
Just decide and move on.
Solo determina y sigue adelante.