decidir

Preterite vs. Imperfect 
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decidir(
deh
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see
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deer
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to decide
Su hija aún no ha decidido qué quiere estudiar.Their daughter has not yet decided what she wants to study.
a. to decide
Decidamos qué vamos a cenar.Let's decide what to have for dinner.
b. to choose
Al final decidimos quedarnos en vez de emigrar.In the end we chose to stay rather than emigrate.
decidirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to make up one's mind
Todo lo que tienes que hacer es decidirte y pasar a la acción.All you have to do is make up your mind and take action.
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