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decided

[dɪˈsaɪdɪd]
adjective/verb (past tense/past participle)
decidido/decidida
1. adjective - having made a firm choice or resolution; determined
He has a decided opinion on the matter.
Ele tem uma opinião decidida sobre o assunto.
2. adjective - clear, definite, unmistakable
There was a decided difference between the two proposals.
Havia uma diferença decidida entre as duas propostas.
3. verb - past tense of decide; made a decision about something
She decided to accept the job offer.
Ela decidiu aceitar a oferta de emprego.
4. verb - past participle; settled or determined
Once we decided on a date, everything fell into place.
Uma vez que decidimos sobre uma data, tudo se encaixou.
Synonyms
determinedresolutefirmdefinitepronounced
Antonyms
undecideduncertainvagueindecisiveambiguous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decidido/decidida
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decidido/decidida
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
decidido/decidida
No significant regional variation
Portugal
decidido/decidida
Standard usage, may use 'resolvido' as alternative in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

decided against - opted not to do something (decidiu contra)
a decided advantage - a clear, definite advantage (uma vantagem clara/evidente)
decided in favor of - made a decision supporting something (decidiu a favor de)
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