How to Say "decides" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “decides” is “decide” — use this translation when an individual person makes a choice or determination, typically in an informal or everyday context..
decide
/deh-SEE-deh//deˈsi.ðe/
Examples
Ella decide qué película veremos esta noche.
She decides which movie we will watch tonight.
El comité decide el ganador mañana.
The committee decides the winner tomorrow.
¡Decide ya si vienes o te quedas!
Decide already if you're coming or staying!
Dual Function of 'Decide'
The form 'decide' is used in two ways: 1) To state a fact about what 'he/she/it' is doing (Él decide). 2) To give an informal command to 'you' (tú): '¡Decide!'
Regular -IR Verb
The verb 'decidir' is very easy because it follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -IR. You just change the ending without changing the stem of the word.
Confusing Tú and Usted
Mistake: “Using 'decide' when talking formally to someone (Usted) about what they are doing: 'Usted decides.'”
Correction: The correct formal form is also 'decide': 'Usted decide.' The form 'decides' is only for the informal 'tú'.
acuerda
ah-KWEHR-dah/aˈkweɾða/
Examples
La comisión acuerda revisar los estatutos.
The commission agrees to review the statutes.
El director acuerda el nuevo horario con los empleados.
The director agrees on the new schedule with the employees.
El juez acuerda levantar la prohibición de viajar.
The judge resolves to lift the travel ban.
Transitive Use
This non-reflexive use of 'acuerda' often takes a direct object (the thing agreed upon) or is followed by 'que' (that) or 'a' + infinitive (to do something).
Individual vs. Group Decisions
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