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determined

[/dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/]
adjective
determinado
1. showing firm resolve and unwavering commitment to achieving a goal
She was determined to succeed in her career.
Ela estava determinada a ter sucesso em sua carreira.
2. having been established, decided, or settled
The price was determined by market demand.
O preço foi determinado pela demanda do mercado.
3. displaying resolute character; not wavering
He had a determined look on his face.
Ele tinha uma expressão determinada no rosto.
NYC Slang
about that life; all-in
Synonyms
resolutesteadfastunwaveringcommittedpurposefuldecisivefirm
Antonyms
undeterminedirresolutewaveringindecisivehalfhearted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
determinado
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
determinado
standard usage
São Paulo
determinado
standard usage
Portugal
determinado
standard usage; occasionally 'decidido' for emphasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

determined to do something - estar determinado a fazer algo
show determination - demonstrar determinação
have a determined mind - ter uma mente determinada
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