This is the 6396th most frequent Portuguese word.
determine
To establish, decide, or conclude something.
Here, the verb 'determine' conveys the act of deciding or defining an action.
Eu determinei o caminho que seguiríamos.
I determined the path we would take.
In this sentence, 'determine' is used to mean establishing or identifying a causative factor through examination.
Podemos determinar a causa do problema com uma análise detalhada.
We can determine the cause of the problem with a detailed analysis.
Here, 'determine' implies deciding or resolving the outcome or conclusion of a matter.