determinante
“determinante” means “decisive” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
decisive
Also: determining, crucial
📝 In Action
Su apoyo fue determinante para ganar las elecciones.
B2His support was decisive in winning the election.
El clima es un factor determinante en la agricultura.
B2The weather is a determining factor in agriculture.
Ese momento fue determinante en mi vida profesional.
C1That moment was crucial in my professional life.
determiner
Also: determining factor, determinant
📝 In Action
En la frase 'mi casa', la palabra 'mi' es un determinante.
B1In the phrase 'my house', the word 'my' is a determiner.
Tenemos que identificar el determinante de esta situación.
B2We have to identify the determining factor of this situation.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "determinante" in Spanish:
crucial→decisive→determinant→determiner→determining→determining factor→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: determinante
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'determinante' to mean 'crucial'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'determinans', which comes from 'determinare', meaning to set boundaries or limits (de- 'completely' + terminare 'to mark the end').
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'determinante' more common as a noun or an adjective?
It is most frequently used as an adjective meaning 'decisive' or 'key' in everyday conversation and news.
How do I say 'determining factor' in Spanish?
You say 'factor determinante'. Remember to put 'determinante' after the word 'factor'.
Is 'determinante' a formal word?
It's slightly more polished than words like 'importante', but it's very common in work and school environments.