Confusing Tú and Usted

The form 'decide' is used in two ways: 1) To state a fact about what 'he/she/it' is doing (Él decide). 2) To give an informal command to 'you' (tú): '¡Decide!'

Dual Function of 'Decide'

The verb 'decidir' is very easy because it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -IR. You just change the ending without changing the stem of the word.

Regular -IR Verb

To sound more urgent when giving a command, add 'ya' (already) or 'pronto' (soon): '¡Decide pronto!'

Adding Emphasis

Extremely common. This form is used constantly to talk about choices, plans, and conclusions made by a single person or entity.

Learn the meaning and dual function of the Spanish verb form 'decide,' used both as the present tense (he/she/it decides) and as the informal command (Decide!). Includes full conjugation of the base verb 'decidir'.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations