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“decisive” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/deteɾmiˈnante/

Example

Su apoyo fue determinante para mi decisión.

His support was decisive in my decision.

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How to say “decisive” in Spanish

“Decisive” in Spanish is determinante.

The final piece of evidence that tips a verdict.

Full entry for determinante: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with determinante

La puntualidad fue un factor determinante en el éxito del proyecto.

Punctuality was a decisive factor in the success of the project.

Tips for using determinante

  • More common in reports, analyses, and formal speech than in casual talk, where speakers prefer simpler terms such as decisivo or periphrastic expressions.

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