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"Decided" is a form of "decided", an adjective which is often translated as "decidido". "Decisive" is an adjective which is often translated as "decisivo". Learn more about the difference between "decided" and "decisive" below.
decided(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (determined)
2. (distinct)
a. claro
Our team had a decided advantage when their star player got expelled.Nuestro equipo tuvo una ventaja clara cuando su jugador estrella fue expulsado.
c. categórico
Your exam results today show a decided improvement.Los resultados del examen de hoy muestran una mejora categórica.
decisive(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (conclusive)
a. decisivo
That battle proved decisive in winning the war.Esa batalla resultó ser decisiva para ganar la guerra.
The president's performance in the third debate was the decisive factor in him winning reelection.El desempeño del presidente en el tercer debate fue el factor decisivo en que ganara la reelección.
2. (resolute)
a. decidido
You're so wishy-washy. You should be more decisive.Tienes tan poca personalidad. Deberías ser más decidido.
