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No. 10,916 in Spanish

determinan

"Determinan" means "they determine" in English.

In a sentence

  • Las circunstancias determinan nuestras acciones.

    Circumstances determine our actions.

    In this sentence, 'determinan' is used as the verb that implies that the subject, 'circunstancias', governs or decides the object, 'acciones'.

  • Los factores económicos determinan el crecimiento de las empresas.

    Economic factors determine the growth of businesses.

    Here, 'determinan' functions as the main verb to express that the subject, 'factores económicos', influences or decides the object, 'crecimiento'.

  • En ciertas teorías, las leyes físicas determinan todo lo que ocurre.

    In certain theories, physical laws determine everything that happens.

    In this example, 'determinan' reflects the action of the subject, 'leyes físicas', defining or shaping the outcome, 'todo lo que ocurre'.

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