estoy decidido
/estoi deθidido/from spelling rules
The Spanish way to say "I am determined" is estoy decidido.
This phrase is used to say that you have made a firm decision to do something.
Which one should you use?
Using soy decidido means "I am a determined person," describing a permanent personality trait. In contrast, estoy decidido describes a current state of decision.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective decidido/a must agree in gender with the person speaking. If the speaker is female, use estoy decidida. To express determination toward an action, use the structure estoy decidido/a a followed by the infinitive of the verb.
Did you know?
- The word decidido shares a common ancestor with the English word 'decide', as both stem from the Latin root 'decidere', which literally meant 'to cut off'.
- If you want to sound more intense, you can say estoy irremediablemente decidido, which suggests your determination is so strong it is actually 'irremediable' or impossible to stop.
- In Spanish, the same word decidido used for determination can describe a physical action, such as a 'firm' or 'purposeful' step while walking.
Examples in context
- Estoy decidido a aprender.I am determined to learn.This sentence shows how to use the phrase with an infinitive to express the determination to learn.Tatoeba #12963901 by ecorralest101, translation #4657573 by Objectivesea
- Estoy decidido a realizar este plan.I am determined to carry out this plan.This sentence illustrates using the phrase to show determination toward carrying out a plan.Tatoeba #1365338 by marcelostockle, translation #253586 by CK
- Pase lo que pase, estoy decidido a lograrlo.Come what may, I am determined to accomplish it.This sentence shows the phrase used to express determination to accomplish something regardless of circumstances.Tatoeba #1995866 by Shishir, translation #24634 by CC
- Estoy decidida a alcanzar mis metas profesionales.I am determined to achieve my professional goals.
- Me encuentro decidido a superar cualquier obstáculo.I find myself determined to overcome any obstacle.
- Estoy decidido a conseguir una mejor calidad de vida.I am determined to achieve a better quality of life.
- Hoy estoy en modo determinación total para lograr mis objetivos.Today I am in complete determination mode to achieve my goals.
- Estoy decidido/a a estudiar intensamente para obtener mi título universitario.I am determined to study intensively to obtain my university degree.
- Estoy re decidido/a a conseguirlo.I am really determined to get it.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about his new career change.
- MateoEstoy decidido a cambiar de trabajo.I am determined to change jobs.
- María¿Estás seguro de tu decisión, Mateo?Are you sure about your decision, Mateo?
- MateoSí, estoy decidido a buscar algo mejor.Yes, I am determined to look for something better.
- MaríaTe apoyo en este nuevo camino.I support you in this new path.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries decidido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
