indeciso
“indeciso” means “undecided” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
undecided, indecisive
Also: unsettled
📝 In Action
Soy muy indeciso cuando tengo que elegir qué comer.
A2I am very indecisive when I have to choose what to eat.
Ella está indecisa sobre qué carrera estudiar.
B1She is undecided about which career to study.
El resultado del partido sigue indeciso.
B2The result of the game is still unsettled.
undecided person
Also: waverer
📝 In Action
Los políticos siempre hablan para los indecisos.
B1Politicians always speak for the undecided (people).
Había muchos indecisos en la reunión.
B2There were many undecided people at the meeting.
Como buen indeciso, tardó horas en comprar la camisa.
B2Like a typical indecisive person, he took hours to buy the shirt.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "indeciso" in Spanish:
indecisive→undecided→undecided person→unsettled→waverer→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: indeciso
Question 1 of 3
How would you say 'She is undecided'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From Latin 'indecisus', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'decisus' (from the verb decidere) means 'cut off' or 'settled'.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'indeciso' and 'indecisivo'?
In Spanish, 'indeciso' is the common word to describe a person who can't choose. 'Indecisivo' is much rarer and usually describes things that don't lead to a decision, though many people use 'indeciso' for both.
Does 'indeciso' always mean a person?
Not always! It can also describe a situation, like a 'resultado indeciso' (an unsettled result or a tie).
How do I use it with two options?
Just use the word 'entre' (between). Example: 'Estoy indeciso entre el coche rojo y el azul' (I'm undecided between the red car and the blue one).