Spanish Conversation · Level 4
87 words
Spanish word
decidir
Pronunciation
IPA/deθiˈðiɾ/
Meaning
- verbdecide
Example
Tengo que decidir qué hacer.
I have to decide on what to do.
More examples
No puedo decidir entre estas dos opciones.
I can't decide between these two options.
Core concept
Selecting one path among several and committing to it.
Common phrases
decidir qué hacer
decide what to do
decidir entre dos opciones
decide between two options
decidirse por una opción
decide on an option
Similar words
decidirse: Shifts from hesitation to a firm decision and starts acting on it.
elegir: Picks one option from multiple based on preference or criteria.
escoger: Chooses one item from a group as a straightforward selection.
optar: Opts for one of the available alternatives as the chosen plan.
Definition in Spanish
Resolver una duda interna mediante la elección de una alternativa y comprometerse a ella.
Word origin
From Latin decidĕre 'to cut off' (de- 'away' + caedere 'to cut'), giving the sense of cutting away alternatives to reach a decision.
Usage tips
- Spanish contrasts decidir and decidirse, with decidir normally taking a direct object or an infinitive while decidirse means to make up one's mind or to opt for something.