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be determined

[/biː dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/]
verb phrase
estar determinado/ser determinado
1. to be resolute and unwavering in purpose; to have made a firm decision
She is determined to finish her degree despite the challenges.
Ela está determinada em terminar seu diploma apesar dos desafios.
2. to be established or decided as a result of investigation or calculation
The cause of the accident was determined by the investigators.
A causa do acidente foi determinada pelos investigadores.
3. to be influenced or caused by something
Success is determined by hard work and dedication.
O sucesso é determinado pelo trabalho árduo e dedicação.
NYC Slang
be all in / be locked in
Synonyms
be resolvedbe steadfastbe setbe decidedbe established
Antonyms
be hesitantbe indecisivebe uncertainbe wavering

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estar determinado/estar decidido
Most common in Brazil
São Paulo
estar determinado
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
estar decidido/estar firme
Alternative phrasing common in speech
Portugal
estar determinado/estar decidido
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

be determined to do something
be determined by circumstances
be determined at all costs
be determined as a matter of principle
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