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decisión

English translation of decisión

decision

The Spanish word 'decisión' is a direct translation of the English word 'decision'. It is used in any context where a choice or resolution after consideration is discussed. Like in English, it can be used to refer to personal, professional, or political decisions.


Example sentences using: decisión

Su decisión fue bien recibida por el equipo.

English translation of Su decisión fue bien recibida por el equipo.

His decision was well received by the team.

This example shows how 'decisión' is used in a sentence where someone's decision is being evaluated by a group. In Spanish, when talking about looking favorably or unfavorably at someone's decision, it's common to use 'bien/mal recibida'.

Tomaré en cuenta tu decisión.

English translation of Tomaré en cuenta tu decisión.

I will take your decision into account.

Here 'decisión' is used to refer to the result of someone else's thinking process. The phrase 'tomaré en cuenta' indicates a future action and it roughly translates to considering or keeping in mind someone else's decision in one's own actions or decisions.

La decisión es suya.

English translation of La decisión es suya.

The decision is yours.

This phrase uses 'decisión' as a tool for empowering someone else to make a choice. The phrase 'es suya' is applied to express ownership or possession. It's often used when the speaker wants to emphasize that the other person has control or responsibility over something.

La decisión fue difícil, pero necesaria.

English translation of La decisión fue difícil, pero necesaria.

The decision was hard, but necessary.

In this phrase, 'decisión' is used in the context of a situation where a challenging choice had to be made. The use of 'pero' between two adjectives provides emphasis about the difficulty and indispensability of the decision.

Esta es la mejor decisión para todos nosotros.

English translation of Esta es la mejor decisión para todos nosotros.

This is the best decision for all of us.

This sentence uses 'decisión' to talk about a choice that is considered to be beneficial for a wider group of people. It portrays that collective well-being was taken into consideration while making the decision.

Acepté su decisión con tristeza.

English translation of Acepté su decisión con tristeza.

I accepted his decision with sadness.

Here, 'decisión' is used when a person is agreeing to or acknowledging someone else's choice despite it causing them sadness. This is a sentiment often expressed when people face difficult or painful decisions.

Aún no he tomado una decisión.

English translation of Aún no he tomado una decisión.

I have not made a decision yet.

In this phrase, 'decisión' is used to express the fact that a person hasn't reached a conclusion. The construct 'Aún no' is often used in Spanish to express things that have not yet occurred, similar to 'not yet' in English.

Hojeo el menú sin tomar ninguna decisión.

English translation of Hojeo el menú sin tomar ninguna decisión.

I browse through the menu without making any decision.

In this example, 'decisión' is linked to a simple common action - choosing from a menu. It shows that the person is indecisive or simply taking their time and not rushing into choosing an option.

Siento alivio después de tomar la decisión.

English translation of Siento alivio después de tomar la decisión.

I feel relief after making the decision.

In this example, 'decisión' refers to an action in the past that brings a feeling of relief. It suggests a stress or worry being released after a decision has been made.

La decisión de casarse fue mutua.

English translation of La decisión de casarse fue mutua.

The decision to get married was mutual.

This is another example where 'decisión' is linked to a significant event in life. The phrase 'fue mutua' indicates that both parties agreed on this decision, highlighting the importance of consensus in a relationship.

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