A1 Collocation 中性

Tomar una decisión

To make a decision

意思

The act of choosing a course of action.

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文化背景

In Spain, people might be more direct and use the verb 'decidir' in casual settings, whereas 'tomar una decisión' is saved for slightly more significant choices. Politeness is key. You might hear 'Permítame tomar una decisión' (Allow me to make a decision) to sound more respectful in shops or formal settings. The use of 'tomar' is very standard, but in business, Argentines might use 'definir' (to define/finalize) as a synonym for making a final decision.

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The 'Hacer' Trap

English speakers say 'make', but Spanish speakers say 'take'. If you say 'hacer una decisión', people will understand you, but you will sound like a beginner.

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Use 'Sobre'

To sound more natural, always use 'sobre' to link the decision to the topic. 'Una decisión sobre mi trabajo'.

意思

The act of choosing a course of action.

⚠️

The 'Hacer' Trap

English speakers say 'make', but Spanish speakers say 'take'. If you say 'hacer una decisión', people will understand you, but you will sound like a beginner.

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Use 'Sobre'

To sound more natural, always use 'sobre' to link the decision to the topic. 'Una decisión sobre mi trabajo'.

自我测试

Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.

Yo necesito _______ una decisión pronto.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tomar

In Spanish, we 'take' (tomar) decisions, we don't 'make' (hacer) them.

Fill in the missing article.

Ella tiene que tomar ____ decisión difícil.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: una

'Decisión' is a feminine noun, so it requires 'una'.

Complete the dialogue.

Juan: ¿Qué vas a comer? Maria: No sé, no puedo _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tomar una decisión

This is the most natural way to express indecision in a restaurant.

Match the phrase to the context.

When is it most appropriate to say 'Tomaremos una decisión la próxima semana'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: At the end of a job interview

This is a standard professional phrase used by recruiters.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

练习题库

4 练习
Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase. Choose A1

Yo necesito _______ una decisión pronto.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tomar

In Spanish, we 'take' (tomar) decisions, we don't 'make' (hacer) them.

Fill in the missing article. Fill Blank A1

Ella tiene que tomar ____ decisión difícil.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: una

'Decisión' is a feminine noun, so it requires 'una'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Juan: ¿Qué vas a comer? Maria: No sé, no puedo _______.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tomar una decisión

This is the most natural way to express indecision in a restaurant.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

When is it most appropriate to say 'Tomaremos una decisión la próxima semana'?

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: At the end of a job interview

This is a standard professional phrase used by recruiters.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

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Yes, they are synonyms. 'Decidir' is a verb, while 'tomar una decisión' is a more formal and common collocation.

Absolutely. 'Es difícil tomar decisiones' (It is hard to make decisions) is very common.

Language logic varies. Spanish views a decision as something you 'take' or 'adopt' from available options, not something you 'manufacture'.

Use 'una' for any general decision and 'la' when referring to a specific one already mentioned.

You say 'Ya he tomado mi decisión' or 'Ya tomé una decisión'.

Yes, it is universally understood and used from Spain to Argentina.

相关表达

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Elegir

synonym

To choose

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Optar por

similar

To opt for

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Vacilar

contrast

To hesitate

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