decido
deh-SEE-doh
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'I' Connection
In Spanish, verbs ending in 'o' in the present tense almost always mean 'I' am the one doing the action. You don't even need to say 'Yo' (I) because the 'o' does the work for you!
❌ Common Pitfalls
Decido vs. Decidió
Mistake: "Using 'decido' to talk about what someone else did in the past."
Correction: Use 'decido' for 'I decide' (now). Use 'decidió' (with an accent) for 'he or she decided' (past).
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Certainty
Use 'decido' when you want to sound firm and in control of a choice.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: decido
Question 1 of 1
What does 'decido' mean when used alone in a sentence?
📚 More Resources
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'.