Portuguese verb

Conjugation of decidir

The Portuguese verb decidir means "to decide". Below are its 7 tenses as tables, 4 example sentences and answers to 3 common questions. Press play next to a present tense form or an example to hear it.

Meaning
to decide
Type
Regular -ir verb
Gerund
decidindo
Past participle
decidido
Quick answer

The present tense of decidir is eu decido, tu decides, ele/ela decide, nós decidimos, vós decidis, eles/elas decidem. It is a regular -ir verb, so every tense takes the standard -ir endings. The tables below cover 7 tenses, from the present to the imperative. Every present form and 4 example sentences have a listen button.

Present tense of decidir

Present Presente
eu decido
tu decides
ele/ela decide
nós decidimos
vós decidis
eles/elas decidem

More tenses of decidir

Simple past Pretérito perfeito
eu decidi
tu decidiste
ele/ela decidiu
nós decidimos
vós decidistes
eles/elas decidiram
Imperfect Pretérito imperfeito
eu decidia
tu decidias
ele/ela decidia
nós decidíamos
vós decidíeis
eles/elas decidiam
Future Futuro
eu decidirei
tu decidirás
ele/ela decidirá
nós decidiremos
vós decidireis
eles/elas decidirão
Conditional Condicional
eu decidiria
tu decidirias
ele/ela decidiria
nós decidiríamos
vós decidiríeis
eles/elas decidiriam
Present subjunctive Presente do subjuntivo
que eu decida
que tu decidas
que ele/ela decida
que nós decidamos
que vós decidais
que eles/elas decidam
Imperative Imperativo
tu decide
você decida
nós decidamos
vós decidi
vocês decidam

Notes on decidir

Decidir is regular. It follows the regular -ir pattern, with forms such as decido, decidi and decidirei. The past participle is decidido and the gerund is decidindo.

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Example sentences with decidir

  • Decido tudo depois do almoço. I decide everything after lunch.
  • Ontem decidimos ficar em casa. Yesterday we decided to stay at home.
  • Quando era jovem, decidia rapidamente. When I was young, I decided quickly.
  • Amanhã eles decidirão o menu do jantar. Tomorrow they will decide on the dinner menu.

Frequently asked questions

Is decidir a regular Portuguese verb?

Yes, decidir is regular. Its forms follow the regular -ir model shown in the table.

What are the present tense forms of decidir?

The forms are decido, decides, decide, decidimos, decidis and decidem.

What are the participles of decidir?

The gerund is decidindo. The past participle is decidido.