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decide

[/dɪˈsaɪd/]
verb
decidir
1. to make a choice or judgment after considering options
I need to decide between two job offers.
Preciso decidir entre duas ofertas de emprego.
2. to settle a question or dispute by making a judgment
The judge will decide the case next week.
O juiz decidirá o caso na próxima semana.
3. to influence or determine an outcome
The final goal decided the match.
O gol final decidiu a partida.
Synonyms
choosedetermineresolvesettleconclude
Antonyms
hesitatewaverdoubtpostpone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decidir
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decidir
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
decidir
No significant regional variation
Portugal
decidir
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

decide on something - escolher algo
decide in favor of - decidir a favor de
decide against - decidir contra
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