La decisión
Example: La decisión de cambiar de trabajo fue muy difícil para ella.
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 course of action, as in the example phrase where changing jobs was a challenging decision for her.
Etymology
"La decisión" comes from the Latin word 'decisio,' meaning 'a cutting off' or 'a settling.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to represent the act of resolving or making up one's mind. Did you know that the idea of 'cutting off' options metaphorically captures how decisions eliminate alternatives?
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"La decisión" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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