Meaning and behavior
What does decidirse mean?
Decidirse means to decide / make up one's mind. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
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Principal forms
- Infinitive
- decidirse
- Gerund
- decidiéndose
- Past participle
- decidido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -IR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: decidirse a + infinitive; decidirse por .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of decidirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Decidirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me decido |
| tú | te decides |
| él / ella / usted | se decide |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos decidimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os decidís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se deciden |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of decidirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Decidirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me decidí |
| tú | te decidiste |
| él / ella / usted | se decidió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos decidimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os decidisteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se decidieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of decidirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Decidirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me decidía |
| tú | te decidías |
| él / ella / usted | se decidía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos decidíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os decidíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se decidían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of decidirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Decidirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me decidiré |
| tú | te decidirás |
| él / ella / usted | se decidirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos decidiremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os decidiréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se decidirán |
Verified context
A natural example
Ella se decide a aceptar el nuevo trabajo.
She decides to accept the new job.
me decido
Present form for yo.
nos decidimos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Decidirse FAQ
What does decidirse mean?
Decidirse means to decide / make up one's mind.
Is decidirse regular or irregular?
Decidirse is a regular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is decidirse reflexive?
Yes. Decidirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of decidirse?
The gerund of decidirse is decidiéndose.
What is the past participle of decidirse?
The past participle of decidirse is decidido.
How is decidirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me decido, te decides, se decide, nos decidimos, se deciden.
How is decidirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me decidí, te decidiste, se decidió, nos decidimos, se decidieron.
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