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Conjugation Chart of “Decidir” (to decide) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Decidir”

The Subjunctive Mood of Decidir is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainty about making a decision, for example: Es importante que decidas pronto. (It’s important that you decide soon.)

Decidir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in the Present Subjunctive follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Decidir in the Subjunctive Mood

Decidir generally means “to decide”, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To make up one’s mind: For example, Es importante que decidas qué carrera estudiar. (It’s important that you make up your mind about what career to study.)

To resolve: For example, Espero que decidan irse pronto. (I hope they resolve to leave soon.)

To determine: For example, El juez decidirá qué pena imponerle. (The judge will determine what sentence to impose on him.)

To choose (colloquial): For example, ¿Qué decidáis para cenar? (What did you guys choose for dinner?)

To dare (rude): For example, ¿Te decides a decírmelo a la cara o qué? (Are you going to dare to say it to my face or what?)

Real Life Examples of Decidir in the Subjunctive Mood

Antes de decidir qué hacer este fin de semana, pensemos en nuestras opciones. (Before we decide what to do this weekend, let’s think about our options.)

Es importante que decidas qué camino tomar en la vida. (It’s important that you decide what path to take in life.)

Ojalá que el comité decida a nuestro favor en la próxima reunión. (Hopefully the committee decides in our favor at the next meeting.)

Para que podamos avanzar, es necesario que decidamos un plan de acción. (In order for us to move forward, it’s necessary that we decide on a plan of action.)

Aunque no estén de acuerdo, es crucial que decidan pronto. (Even if you don’t agree, it’s crucial that you decide soon.)

El jefe insistió en que decidiéramos antes del viernes. (The boss insisted that we decide before Friday.)

Mamá quiere que decidas qué estudiar en la universidad. (Mom wants you to decide what to study in college.)

Independientemente de lo que decidan, los apoyaré en su decisión. (Regardless of what they decide, I’ll support their decision.)

Tal vez sería mejor que decidiéramos posponer la boda hasta el próximo año. (Maybe it would be better if we decided to postpone the wedding until next year.)

El entrenador dijo que decidiéramos rápido si queremos ganar el campeonato. (The coach said we should decide quickly if we want to win the championship.)

Aunque no estén preparados, tendrán que decidir esta semana. (Even if you’re not ready, you’ll have to decide this week.)

Sugiero que decidan con calma para no arrepentirse después. (I suggest you decide calmly so you don’t regret it later.)

Si quieren mi opinión, decidan lo que sea mejor para el equipo. (If you want my opinion, decide whatever is best for the team.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Decidir (to decide) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.