decidiente
/deθidjente/from spelling rules
The English word "deciding" can be translated into Spanish as decidiente or decididor.
Meaning: resulting, having resulted, or having the potential to result in a decision or conclusion (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| decidiente | /deθidjente/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /desidjente/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
| decididor | /deθidiˈdoɾ/ /desidiˈdoɾ/ |
The term refers to something that is resulting, has resulted or has the potential to result in a decision or conclusion.
How do you pronounce it?
/deθidjente/
Did you know?
- In legal contexts, a 'deciding' vote is often called voto de calidad, which literally translates to 'quality vote'.
- Spanish speakers often prefer the word resolutivo to describe a person who is 'deciding' or quick to make decisions.
- In Spanish football commentary, a 'deciding goal' is rarely called gol decidiente but is instead called el gol de la victoria, meaning 'the goal of victory'.
Examples in context
- El comité ha determinado las nuevas políticasThe committee has decided on the new policies.
- Los clientes podrán elegir entre varios productosCustomers will be able to choose from various products.
- El equipo directivo debe definir el próximo plan de acciónThe management team must decide on the next course of action.
- ¿Ya han elegido el restaurante para celebrar el cumpleaños?Have you already chosen the restaurant to celebrate the birthday?
- Tienes que optar por una carrera que te apasioneYou have to choose a career that you are passionate about.
- El equipo gerencial ha decidido aumentar el presupuesto para marketing este trimestre.The management team has decided to increase the marketing budget this quarter.
- No sé qué camiseta elegir entre estas dos opciones tan bonitas.I don't know which T-shirt to choose between these two lovely options.
- Mi amiga optó por estudiar medicina en la universidad.My friend chose to study medicine at university.
- El factor decidiente fue su falta de experiencia.The deciding factor was his lack of experience.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are discussing a business deal.
- SofíaTenemos que encontrar un punto decidiente.We have to find a deciding point.
- JavierEstoy de acuerdo, Sofía.I agree, Sofía.
- Sofía¿Crees que el precio sea lo decidiente?Do you think the price is the deciding factor?
- JavierSí, Javier cree que sí.Yes, Javier thinks so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “deciding” translations and entries decidiente, decididor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
