Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/deθiˈsjon/

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Translation

decision, choice

Word origin

From Latin decisio ('a decision'), from decidere ('to decide'), literally 'to cut off' (de- plus caedere, 'to cut').

Origin
Latin
Root
decisio
English cognates
decision, decisive

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraldecisiones

Examples

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You need to make a decision before it is too late.

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It was a difficult but necessary decision for everyone.

sorprendió .

The judge's decision surprised the whole courtroom.

pensarlo .

Making a decision without thinking it through always ends badly.

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We will support any decision the team makes.

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This word is part of lesson 12.