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"Ernesto" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Ernest", and "decidir" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to decide". Learn more about the difference between "Ernesto" and "decidir" below.
decidir(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to decide
Su hija aún no ha decidido qué quiere estudiar.Their daughter has not yet decided what she wants to study.
decidirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
3. (to settle)
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.
