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Conjugation Chart of “Decidir” (to decide) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Decidir”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Decidir is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Decide qué hacer. (Decide what to do.)

Decidir is a regular -ir verb, so its conjugations in this mood follow the typical pattern for verbs of that type.

How to Use Decidir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Decidir generally means to decide or make up one’s mind, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To decide or make a choice: This is the most common meaning. For example, Decide qué quieres hacer esta noche. (Decide what you want to do tonight.)

To determine or resolve: For example, Decídelo tú mismo. (Determine it yourself.)

To convince or persuade: This usage implies trying to influence someone’s decision. For example, Decídelo a venir con nosotros. (Convince him to come with us.)

To settle or put an end to (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to settle a dispute or argument decisively. For example, ¡Decídelo ya! (Just settle it already!)

To dare or challenge (rude): In a confrontational tone, it can mean to dare someone to do something, often implying a threat. For example, ¡Decídelo si te atreves! (Dare to do it if you’re brave enough!)

Real Life Examples of Decidir in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Decide qué quieres hacer este fin de semana! (Decide what you want to do this weekend!)

Antes de salir, decidamos a dónde vamos a ir. (Before leaving, let’s decide where we’re going.)

Oye, decidan rápido si quieren pizza o comida china. (Hey, decide quickly if you want pizza or Chinese food.)

En la próxima reunión, decida si acepta el nuevo proyecto o no. (At the next meeting, decide whether to accept the new project or not.)

Mamá, decidid qué película quieren ver esta noche. (Mom, you all decide what movie you want to watch tonight.)

Antes de viajar, decidan cuánto dinero van a gastar. (Before traveling, decide how much money you’re going to spend.)

Chicos, decidan quién va a limpiar la cocina esta semana. (Guys, decide who’s going to clean the kitchen this week.)

En este momento crucial, decida si sigue adelante o se rinde. (At this crucial moment, decide whether to keep going or give up.)

Antes de comprar el carro, decidan si realmente lo necesitan. (Before buying the car, decide if you really need it.)

En la junta de hoy, decidamos los próximos pasos para el proyecto. (At today’s meeting, let’s decide the next steps for the project.)

Amigos, decidan a dónde vamos de vacaciones este año. (Friends, decide where we’re going on vacation this year.)

Antes de firmar el contrato, decida si está de acuerdo con todos los términos. (Before signing the contract, decide if you agree with all the terms.)

En esta encrucijada, decidamos qué camino tomar. (At this crossroads, let’s decide which path to take.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.