A1 Collocation 中性

Tomar una decisión.

To make a decision.

意思

To choose between two or more possibilities.

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文化背景

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.

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The 'Take' Rule

Always associate 'decision' with 'taking' a photo or 'taking' a bus. It's an action of grabbing an option.

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The 'Hacer' Trap

If you say 'hacer una decisión', native speakers will understand you, but they will immediately know you are translating from English.

意思

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.

自我测试

Choose the correct verb to complete the phrase.

Mañana voy a _______ una decisión sobre mi trabajo.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tomar

In Spanish, we always 'take' (tomar) a decision.

Fill in the missing noun.

Es una _________ muy difícil para mí.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: decisión

The noun form of 'decidir' is 'decisión'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Qué vas a comer? B: No sé, no puedo _______ una decisión.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tomar

The full phrase is 'tomar una decisión'.

Match the adjective to the decision.

Una decisión que todos aceptan es una decisión...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: unánime

'Unánime' means everyone agrees.

🎉 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

Mañana voy a _______ una decisión sobre mi trabajo.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tomar

In Spanish, we always 'take' (tomar) a decision.

Fill in the missing noun. Fill Blank A1

Es una _________ muy difícil para mí.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: decisión

The noun form of 'decidir' is 'decisión'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: ¿Qué vas a comer? B: No sé, no puedo _______ una decisión.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: tomar

The full phrase is 'tomar una decisión'.

Match the adjective to the decision. situation_matching B1

Una decisión que todos aceptan es una decisión...

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: unánime

'Unánime' means everyone agrees.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

3 个问题

Yes, '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.

相关表达

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Llegar a un acuerdo

similar

To reach an agreement

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Optar por

synonym

To opt for

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Estar indeciso

contrast

To be undecided

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