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"Decidir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to decide", and "reproductor de MP3" is a noun which is often translated as "MP3 player". Learn more about the difference between "decidir" and "reproductor de MP3" below.
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to decide
Su hija aún no ha decidido qué quiere estudiar.Their daughter has not yet decided what she wants to study.
a. to decide
Decidamos qué vamos a cenar.Let's decide what to have for dinner.
b. to choose
Al final decidimos quedarnos en vez de emigrar.In the end we chose to stay rather than emigrate.
decidirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to make up one's mind
Todo lo que tienes que hacer es decidirte y pasar a la acción.All you have to do is make up your mind and take action.
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. MP3 player
Me compré un reproductor de MP3 porque prefiero no llevar conmigo el celular cuando hago footing.I bought an MP3 player because I prefer not to carry my cellphone on me when I go jogging.
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