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decidieron

deh-see-DYEH-rohndeθiˈðjeɾon

“decidieron” means “they decided” in Spanish (referring to a group of people in the past).

they decided

Also: you all decided
VerbA2regular ir
A group of three friends standing at a fork in a forest path, all pointing together toward the sunny path on the right.
infinitivedecidir
past Participledecidido
gerunddecidiendo

📝 In Action

Ellos decidieron ir al cine después de cenar.

A2

They decided to go to the movies after dinner.

Mis padres decidieron vender el coche viejo.

A2

My parents decided to sell the old car.

Ustedes decidieron el menú de la boda, ¿verdad?

B1

You all decided on the wedding menu, right?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • decidieron que – they decided that
  • decidieron no – they decided not to
  • al final decidieron – in the end they decided

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

present

yodecida
nosotrosdecidamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesdecidan
túdecidas
vosotrosdecidáis
él/ella/usteddecida

imperfect

yodecidiera
nosotrosdecidiéramos
ellos/ellas/ustedesdecidieran
túdecidieras
vosotrosdecidierais
él/ella/usteddecidiera

indicative

present

yodecido
nosotrosdecidimos
ellos/ellas/ustedesdeciden
túdecides
vosotrosdecidís
él/ella/usteddecide

imperfect

yodecidía
nosotrosdecidíamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesdecidían
túdecidías
vosotrosdecidíais
él/ella/usteddecidía

preterite

yodecidí
nosotrosdecidimos
ellos/ellas/ustedesdecidieron
túdecidiste
vosotrosdecidisteis
él/ella/usteddecidió
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Words that translate to "decidieron" in Spanish:

they decided→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: decidieron

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly says 'They decided to stay'?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin verb 'decidere,' which literally means 'to cut off.' Think of it as 'cutting off' all other options until only one choice remains.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: decidedFrench: décidèrent

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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).