How to Say "i decided" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “i decided” is “decidí” — use 'decidí' when you are expressing a personal, definitive choice or resolution that has been made and completed..
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decidí
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Use 'decidí' when you are expressing a personal, definitive choice or resolution that has been made and completed.
Examples
Ayer decidí cambiar de trabajo.
Yesterday, I decided to change jobs.
VerbB1General
Use 'quedé' when you are talking about reaching an agreement or settling on a plan with someone else.
Examples
Quedé con mi jefe que terminaría el reporte el viernes.
I agreed with my boss that I would finish the report on Friday.
Decidí vs. Quedé: Personal Choice vs. Agreement
Learners often confuse 'decidí' and 'quedé' because both can imply a choice. Remember that 'decidí' is for your own final decision, while 'quedé' specifically relates to an agreement or arrangement made with another person.
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