decido
“decido” means “I decide” in Spanish (making a choice).
I decide
Also: I am deciding
📝 In Action
Yo decido qué película vamos a ver hoy.
A1I decide which movie we are going to see today.
Todavía no lo decido, necesito más tiempo.
A2I'm not deciding it yet; I need more time.
Si me lo pides por favor, lo decido ahora.
B1If you ask me please, I'll decide it now.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "decido" in Spanish:
i decide→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: decido
Question 1 of 1
What does 'decido' mean when used alone in a sentence?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'decidere', which literally means 'to cut off'. Think of it as 'cutting off' all other options until only one remains.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to say 'Yo decido' every time?
No! In fact, Spanish speakers usually just say 'decido'. Including 'Yo' is mostly for extra emphasis, like saying 'I'm the one who decides'.