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to decide
01
decidir
to think carefully about different things and choose one of them
Transitive: to decide to do sth | to decide on sth
Intransitive: to decide between different options
Ejemplos
He had to decide whether to accept the job offer.
Tuvo que decidir si aceptaba la oferta de trabajo.
After much debate, they decided to go on a road trip.
Después de mucho debate, decidieron ir de viaje por carretera.
02
decidir, fallar
to make a legal or official judgment concerning a matter or legal case
Intransitive: to decide in favor of sb | to decide on sth
Transitive: to decide a matter
Ejemplos
The judge decided in favor of the plaintiff, awarding them compensation.
El juez decidió a favor del demandante, otorgándole una compensación.
A panel of experts will decide whether the contract is valid or not.
Un panel de expertos decidirá si el contrato es válido o no.
2.1
determinar, motivar
to be the primary reason as to why someone does something
Ditransitive: to decide sb to do sth
Transitive: to decide sb/sth
Ejemplos
Her love for adventure decided her to climb the mountain.
Su amor por la aventura decidió que escalara la montaña.
The delicious smell of pizza decided him to order a slice.
El delicioso olor de la pizza lo decidió a pedir una porción.
2.2
determinar, influir
to have an effect on the result of a particular thing
Transitive: to decide an outcome
Ejemplos
Her performance in the last game will decide the outcome of the tournament.
Su desempeño en el último juego decidirá el resultado del torneo.
Your vote will decide which candidate wins the election.
Tu voto decidirá qué candidato gana las elecciones.
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