decisive

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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.
a. decidido
You're so wishy-washy. You should be more decisive.Tienes tan poca personalidad. Deberías ser más decidido.
b. resuelto (person)
She began telling me, in a calm and decisive voice, exacty what I needed to do.Empezó a decirme, con voz tranquila y resuelta, qué era exactamente lo que tenía que hacer.
c. tajante (reply)
When asked by a journalist about her recent divorce, the actress gave him a decisive answer.Cuando un periodista le preguntó acerca de su reciente divorcio, la actriz le dio una respuesta tajante.
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