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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
Example
He had to decide whether to accept the job offer.
Tuvo que decidir, tomar una decisión sobre si aceptar la oferta de trabajo.
After much debate, they decided to go on a road trip.
Después de mucho debate, decidieron hacer un viaje por carretera.
02
decidir, resolver
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
Example
The judge decided in favor of the plaintiff, awarding them compensation.
El juez resolvió a favor del demandante, otorgándole una compensación.
A panel of experts will decide whether the contract is valid or not.
Un panel de expertos resolverá 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
Example
Her love for adventure decided her to climb the mountain.
Su amor por la aventura motivó que ella escalara la montaña.
The delicious smell of pizza decided him to order a slice.
El delicioso olor de la pizza lo motivó a pedir una porción.
2.2
decidir, determinar
to have an effect on the result of a particular thing
Transitive: to decide an outcome
Example
Her performance in the last game will decide the outcome of the tournament.
Su actuación en el último partido determinará el resultado del torneo.
Your vote will decide which candidate wins the election.
Tu voto determinará qué candidato gana la elección.
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