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decisivo

decisive

adjective deh-see-SEE-boh Less Common
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Also means

deciding

Usage Note

Decisivo describes a moment, factor, or person that tips the outcome (el gol decisivo, 'the decisive goal'). It is a near-cognate with English 'decisive' and shares the same sense without false-friend risk; its antonym is indeciso (indecisive), which also describes a hesitant person.

Examples

"Marcó el gol decisivo en el último minuto."

Natural Translation

He scored the decisive goal in the last minute.

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