decisive

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BrE /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ AmE /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

adjective en → es

1 IMPORTANT B1

having the power to make a final decision or solve a problem

decisivo, determinante

Collocations a decisive victory · make a decisive move

  • The election was won by a decisive margin.

    La elección se ganó por una diferencia decisiva.

2 ACTION B1

showing determination and the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively

decidido, resuelto

Collocations a decisive leader · take a decisive action

  • She was a decisive manager who knew how to get things done.

    Ella era una gerente decidida que sabía cómo hacer las cosas.

1 RESULT B2

having an important effect on the result of something

decisivo, determinante

Collocations a decisive factor · have a decisive impact

  • The weather was the decisive factor in their decision to postpone the event.

    El clima fue el factor decisivo en su decisión de posponer el evento.