decides
deh-SEE-dess
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📝 In Action
Si no te gusta el plan, tú decides si te quedas o te vas.
A2If you don't like the plan, you decide whether you stay or leave.
Siempre que salimos, tú decides a dónde ir, ¿por qué no hoy?
A1Whenever we go out, you decide where to go, why not today?
Si decides estudiar en casa, recuerda que debes concentrarte.
B1If you decide to study at home, remember that you must concentrate.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-es' Ending Signal
The ending '-es' is the standard way to show that the action is being done by 'tú' (you, informal) in the present tense for all verbs ending in '-er' and '-ir'.
Regular Verb Pattern
The verb 'decidir' is a regular '-ir' verb. This means it follows the easiest conjugation rules without any unexpected vowel changes or stem changes, making it simple to use in all tenses.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'S'
Mistake: "Saying 'Tú decide' instead of 'Tú decides'."
Correction: The '-s' at the end is necessary for the informal 'tú' subject. If you drop the 's,' you are actually using the 'él/ella/usted' (he/she/formal you) form.
⭐ Usage Tips
Dropping the Pronoun
Since the verb ending 'decides' clearly tells us the subject is 'tú,' you can usually omit the word 'tú' itself. Saying just 'Decides ir?' is perfectly natural and common.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: decides
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'decides' correctly?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I see 'decides,' does it mean the action is happening right now?
Not necessarily. 'Decides' is the present tense. It can mean 'You are deciding right now' or 'You generally decide' (a habit or fact). For example: 'Tú siempre decides' (You always decide).
What is the difference between 'decides' and 'decidas'?
They both mean 'you decide,' but they are used in different moods. 'Decides' is the regular, factual present (indicative), used for statements. 'Decidas' is the special form (subjunctive), used after expressions of desire, doubt, or necessity, like 'Espero que tú decidas' (I hope that you decide).