La decisión
Example: La decisión de cambiar de trabajo fue difícil pero necesaria.
Definition
"La decisión" refers to the act or process of making a choice or coming to a conclusion after considering options. It involves selecting a particular course of action, often after careful thought, as in the phrase 'La decisión de cambiar de trabajo fue difícil pero necesaria.'
Etymology
The word "la decisión" comes from the Spanish verb 'decidir,' which itself derives from the Latin 'decidere,' meaning 'to cut off' or 'determine.' This reflects the idea of cutting off other possibilities to choose one path. Did you know that the Latin root combines 'de-' (off) and 'caedere' (to cut)?
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"La decisión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (Mixed) - set 1", containing 20 commonly used words.
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