determinar
verb
1. determine, ascertain + si, + que
find out precisely
Common combinations
- determinar la causa — determine the cause
- determinar el resultado — determine the result
- determinar la verdad — determine the truth
- El análisis determinará la causa del problema.The analysis will determine the cause of the problem.
- El médico debe determinar el tratamiento adecuado.The doctor must determine the appropriate treatment.
- La investigación determinará si hubo un error.The investigation will determine whether there was a mistake.
2. set, establish, determine
fix or establish something
Common combinations
- determinar el precio — set the price
- determinar la fecha — set the date
- determinar las condiciones — determine the conditions
- El contrato determina el precio final.The contract sets the final price.
- El juez determinará la fecha del juicio.The judge will set the date of the trial.
- La ley determina las condiciones del acuerdo.The law determines the conditions of the agreement.
3. decide, resolve determinarse a + infinitivo
make up one's mind to do something
Common combinations
- determinarse a actuar — decide to act
- determinarse a cambiar — resolve to change
- determinarse a hablar — decide to speak
- Por fin se determinó a hablar.At last, he decided to speak.
- Se determinó a cambiar de trabajo.She resolved to change jobs.
- No se determina a pedir ayuda.He cannot bring himself to ask for help.
4. determine, shape, influence
be the cause or main factor
Common combinations
- determinar una decisión — determine a decision
- determinar el desarrollo — shape development
- determinar el éxito — determine success
- La experiencia determina muchas decisiones.Experience determines many decisions.
- El clima determina el tipo de cultivo.The climate determines the type of crop.
- La edad no determina la capacidad de aprender.Age does not determine the ability to learn.
Same root