decida

This is the 4622nd most frequent Portuguese word.


decida

"Decida" means "decide" (command form: to make a decision).


Here, 'decida' is used as a formal imperative to ask someone to make a choice.

Por favor, decida qual vestido você prefere.

Please decide which dress you prefer.


'Decida' is used in the subjunctive mood, expressing a wish regarding someone else's decision.

Espero que ele decida logo qual caminho seguir.

I hope he decides soon which path to take.


'Decida-se' is used reflexively to indicate making a decision for oneself.

Se você quiser avançar, decida-se agora mesmo.

If you want to move forward, decide for yourself right now.