decida
“decida” means “decide (he/she/it)” in Spanish (as a wish or command (subjunctive)).
decide (he/she/it), decide (I)Also: make a decision, should decide
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Espero que ella decida pronto qué hacer.
B1I hope she decides soon what to do.
No creo que él decida venir a la fiesta.
B2I don't think he will decide to come to the party.
Dile que decida si quiere ir o no.
B1Tell him to decide whether he wants to go or not.
Que decida el grupo cuál es el mejor plan.
C1Let the group decide what the best plan is.
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Indicative
Preterite
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Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'decida'?
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📚 Etymology
The verb *decidir* comes from the Latin *decidere*, meaning 'to cut off' or 'to settle,' emphasizing the idea of cutting off alternatives to make a final choice.
First recorded: 13th century (in Spanish)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'decida' sound like it could be 'I' or 'he/she/usted'?
That's a feature of the special verb system (the subjunctive)! In Spanish, the 'yo' form (I) and the 'él/ella/usted' form (he/she/formal you) are often identical in this mood. You rely on the context or the subject pronoun to know who is deciding.
Is 'decida' ever used without 'que'?
Yes, primarily as a formal command. For example, if your boss tells you directly, 'Decida usted el presupuesto,' they are telling you, 'You decide the budget.'