Signification
To choose between two or more possibilities.
Contexte culturel
In Spain, the phrase 'tomar una decisión' is often preceded by a long period of 'darle vueltas' (turning it over/thinking too much). In Mexico, you might hear 'tomar una decisión' used with 'ni modo', implying that once the decision is taken, there is no going back. Argentines might use 'jugársela' (to bet it all) as a more slangy way to describe taking a risky decision.
The 'Take' Rule
Always associate 'decision' with 'taking' a photo or 'taking' a bus. It's an action of grabbing an option.
The 'Hacer' Trap
If you say 'hacer una decisión', native speakers will understand you, but they will immediately know you are translating from English.
Signification
To choose between two or more possibilities.
The 'Take' Rule
Always associate 'decision' with 'taking' a photo or 'taking' a bus. It's an action of grabbing an option.
The 'Hacer' Trap
If you say 'hacer una decisión', native speakers will understand you, but they will immediately know you are translating from English.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.
Mañana voy a _______ una decisión sobre mi trabajo.
In Spanish, we always 'take' (tomar) a decision.
Fill in the missing noun.
Es una _________ muy difícil para mí.
The noun form of 'decidir' is 'decisión'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Qué vas a comer? B: No sé, no puedo _______ una decisión.
The full phrase is 'tomar una decisión'.
Match the adjective to the decision.
Una decisión que todos aceptan es una decisión...
'Unánime' means everyone agrees.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMañana voy a _______ una decisión sobre mi trabajo.
In Spanish, we always 'take' (tomar) a decision.
Es una _________ muy difícil para mí.
The noun form of 'decidir' is 'decisión'.
A: ¿Qué vas a comer? B: No sé, no puedo _______ una decisión.
The full phrase is 'tomar una decisión'.
Una decisión que todos aceptan es una decisión...
'Unánime' means everyone agrees.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsYes, 'decidir' is the verb form. 'Tomar una decisión' is just more common when you want to emphasize the process or the importance of the choice.
Use 'una' for 'a decision' (general) and 'la' for 'the decision' (a specific one previously mentioned).
Yes, it is universal across Spain and all of Latin America.
Expressions liées
Llegar a un acuerdo
similarTo reach an agreement
Optar por
synonymTo opt for
Estar indeciso
contrastTo be undecided
