What does decisivo in Spanish mean?

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

The word decisivo in Spanish means deciding, decisive, critical, decisive, crucial, decisive step, turning point, decisive vote. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word decisivo

deciding, decisive

adjetivo (concluyente)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
El presidente del jurado emitió el voto decisivo que lo declaró culpable.
The jury foreman issued the deciding vote that found him guilty.

critical, decisive, crucial

adjetivo (que tiene consecuencias)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Llegamos a un tramo decisivo para conseguir los objetivos que nos habíamos propuesto a inicio de temporada.
We're now at a critical (or: decisive) point in our bid to reach the goals we set ourselves at the beginning of the season.

decisive step

(avance clave)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

turning point

locución nominal masculina (momento crucial)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Su decisión de independizarse fue el punto decisivo de su vida.
His decision to become independent was the turning point of his life.

decisive vote

nombre masculino (rompe el empate)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Se necesitó el voto decisivo del presidente del tribunal para resolver el conflicto planteado.

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