What does decidir in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word decidir in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use decidir in Spanish.

The word decidir in Spanish means decide, decide, decide. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word decidir

decide

verbo transitivo (tomar una determinación) (make a decision)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Juan ha decidido estudiar medicina.
Juan has decided to study medicine.

decide

verbo transitivo (resolver sobre una duda) (make a choice)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
¿Ya decidieron quién va a conducir esta noche?
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. We have to decide who's going to drive tonight.

decide

verbo pronominal (atreverse, resolverse)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Rosa se decidió a remodelar su casa.
Rosa decided to remodel her house.

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