decisión
/deθiˈsjon/feminine
The English word "decision" is decisión in Spanish.
decisión is a noun meaning a choice or a judgement. "Elección" specifically refers to choosing between options.
Meaning: choice or judgement (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of decisión is decisiones. The verb form of the noun decisión is decidir, which means "to decide".
How do you pronounce it?
/deθiˈsjon/
Did you know?
- Even though they look similar, the 'c' in the middle of decisión is pronounced as a soft 's' sound in most of Latin America, whereas in parts of Spain it sounds like a 'th'.
- A person described as decidido does not just mean they have made a decision, but that they possess a strong, resolute personality. It is a common way to describe someone who is determined and assertive.
- If a decision is made by a group, Spanish speakers often use the phrase tomar una decisión instead of 'hacer una decisión', mirroring the English 'to take a decision'.
Examples in context
- La decisión era tuya.The decision was yours.This sentence is useful for showing how to say the decision was yours using decisión.Tatoeba #4570684 by Shishir, translation #4494472 by CK
- La decisión era fácil.The decision was easy.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe a decision as easy using decisión.Tatoeba #4570682 by Shishir, translation #4494599 by CK
- He tomado mi decisión.I've made my decision.This sentence is useful for expressing that you have made a decision using decisión.Tatoeba #10003125 by Shishir, translation #1891194 by CK
- Tomé la decisión de mudarme a otro país.I made the decision to move to another country.
- Con determinación, Marta tomó la decisión de comenzar su propio negocio.With determination, Marta made the decision to start her own business.
- Estoy decidida a tomar unas vacaciones este verano.I am decided on taking a vacation this summer.
- Tomé la determinación de cambiar de carrera.I made the decision to change careers.
- La resolución de mudarme al extranjero fue difícil pero necesaria.The decision to move abroad was difficult but necessary.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing whether to move to a new city.
- Alejandro¿Qué piensas de la decisión de mudarnos?What do you think about the decision to move?
- MaríaCreo que es una decisión buena para ti.I think it is a good decision for you.
- AlejandroGracias, María, valoro mucho tu opinión.Thanks, María, I really value your opinion.
- MaríaDe nada, Alejandro, confío en tu juicio.You're welcome, Alejandro, I trust your judgment.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “decision” translations and entries decisión, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
