How to Say "we decided" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we decided” is “decidimos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Hoy decidimos comer en casa porque hace frío.
Today we decide to eat at home because it is cold.
El mes pasado decidimos cambiar de trabajo.
Last month we decided to change jobs.
Si hay mucha gente, siempre decidimos irnos a otro sitio.
If there are a lot of people, we always decide to go somewhere else.
The Dual Identity of 'Decidimos'
This word is unique because it is the exact same form for both 'we decide' (present tense) and 'we decided' (past tense/preterite). You rely completely on time words (like 'ayer' or 'hoy') to know which meaning is intended.
Verb Ending (-ir)
This word comes from the base verb 'decidir' (to decide), which is a regular verb ending in -ir. This means its changes follow a highly predictable pattern.
Ambiguity in Conversation
Mistake: “Using 'Decidimos' without any context, leaving the listener unsure if you are talking about the present or the past.”
Correction: To avoid confusion, always include a time marker (like *hace un rato* or *mañana*) or use a periphrasis for the future: 'Vamos a decidir mañana' (We are going to decide tomorrow).
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