decidieron
deh-see-DYEH-rohn
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ellos decidieron ir al cine después de cenar.
A2They decided to go to the movies after dinner.
Mis padres decidieron vender el coche viejo.
A2My parents decided to sell the old car.
Ustedes decidieron el menú de la boda, ¿verdad?
B1You all decided on the wedding menu, right?
💡 Grammar Points
Past Action Complete
Use 'decidieron' when a group of people finished making a choice at a specific moment in the past.
Followed by the Base Verb
When they decide 'to do' something, just put the next verb in its original -ar, -er, or -ir form (e.g., 'decidieron salir').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Past and Present
Mistake: "Using 'deciden' to talk about yesterday."
Correction: Use 'decidieron' for the past and 'deciden' for the present.
⭐ Usage Tips
Who are you talking about?
Remember that 'decidieron' can mean 'they decided' or 'you all decided' (if you are in Latin America or being formal in Spain).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: decidieron
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly says 'They decided to stay'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'decidieron' work for both 'they' and 'you all'?
Yes! In Latin America, it is the standard way to say 'you all decided.' In Spain, it is used for 'you all' only in formal situations (ustedes).