Decidir
Example: Es difícil decidir qué es lo correcto en filosofía.
Definition
"Decidir" means to make a choice or come to a conclusion after considering various options. It involves selecting one option from multiple possibilities, often requiring judgment or determination, as in the phrase, 'Es difícil decidir qué es lo correcto en filosofía.'
Etymology
The verb "decidir" comes from the Latin word 'decidere,' which means 'to cut off' or 'to settle.' This origin metaphorically reflects the idea of cutting off other options to settle on a final choice. Did you know that the root 'caedere' in Latin literally means 'to cut'?
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"Decidir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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