Today’s Spanish word of the day is “decisión”.
It’s a feminine noun meaning “decision”.
Like the English word “decision”, it comes from Latin decisio which came from the verb decidere which literally meant “to cut off”. Presumably it acquired its current meaning because making a decision involves cutting off other possibilities.
Some related Spanish words include “decidir” (“to decide”) and “decidido” (“determined”).
Example sentences
Tengo que tomar una decisión sobre mi carrera.
I have to make a decision about my career.
Apoyaré tu decisión, sea cual sea.
I will support your decision, whatever it is.
La decisión de adoptar un perro fue la mejor que he tomado.
The decision to adopt a dog was the best one I’ve made.
La decisión de viajar por el mundo cambió nuestra vida para siempre.
The decision to travel the world changed our lives forever.
La decisión de romper con mi pareja fue dolorosa.
The decision to break up with my partner was painful.
