This is the 10916th most frequent Spanish word.
determinan
"Determinan" means "they determine" in English.
In this sentence, 'determinan' is used as the verb that implies that the subject, 'circunstancias', governs or decides the object, 'acciones'.
Las circunstancias determinan nuestras acciones.
Circumstances determine our actions.
Here, 'determinan' functions as the main verb to express that the subject, 'factores económicos', influences or decides the object, 'crecimiento'.
Los factores económicos determinan el crecimiento de las empresas.
Economic factors determine the growth of businesses.
In this example, 'determinan' reflects the action of the subject, 'leyes físicas', defining or shaping the outcome, 'todo lo que ocurre'.