Meaning
La expresión «I've decided to» en inglés se traduce como «He decidido» en español. Esta frase se utiliza para indicar que alguien ha tomado una decisión después de haber considerado diferentes opciones. Es una forma de expresar una elección personal que ya se ha concretado.
Por ejemplo, si una persona dice «I've decided to start exercising», significa que ha llegado a la conclusión de que comenzará a hacer ejercicio. Esta decisión puede haber sido influenciada por varias razones, como mejorar la salud o alcanzar un objetivo personal.
En cuanto a su estructura, «I've» es la contracción de «I have», que es el presente perfecto en inglés, y «decided» es el participio pasado del verbo «decide». La expresión se completa con el verbo en infinitivo que indica la acción que se ha decidido realizar.
Usar «I've decided to» es común cuando se habla de decisiones de vida, cambios personales o elecciones importantes. Nos ayuda a comunicar nuestras intenciones de manera clara y directa, mostrando que hemos reflexionado y estamos comprometidos con la decisión tomada.
Today's Sentences
- I’ve decided to get a dog.
- I’ve decided to try surfing.
- I’ve decided to move to a bigger city.
- I’ve decided to start intermittent fasting.
- I’ve decided to read two books a month.
- Writer's Note
01
I’ve decided to get a dog.
Situation 1
The cake shop is busy today.
I think we’d better wait, there’s a line in front.
I’ve never seen it this busy.
Business seems good.
Situation 2
How long did they say it would take?
For battery replacements they say 30 minutes.
I think we’d better wait.
Yes, let’s wait and then go for lunch after.
02
I’ve decided to try surfing.
Situation 1
You’ve been late to practice every day this week.
Sorry coach.
Punctuality is just as important as discipline and respect.
I think we’d better try harder.
Creo que deberíamos esforzarnos más.
I'll try to be at practice on time.
Situation 2
Our IVF cycle failed this time.
It’s ok.
Let’s try another round.
Intentemos otra ronda.
I think we’d better try harder.
Having a baby is important but I think we should practice self-care too.
03
I’ve decided to move to a bigger city.
Situation 1
It’s here somewhere!
We’ve been looking for your keys everywhere.
It’s here, I know it.
I think we’d better give up.
Situation 2
I can’t find it anywhere, I’ve been looking for the past hour.
I can’t believe you lost our wedding ring.
It’s here, don’t worry.
I think we’d better give up.
04
I’ve decided to start intermittent fasting.
Situation 1
I can’t believe you just said that.
I didn’t mean it that way.
I think we’d better change the subject, I’m getting annoyed.
Let’s talk about something else then.
Situation 2
Can I borrow some money?
I think we’d better change the subject.
Why?
I don’t lend money to my close friends.
It gets messy.
Se complica.
05
I’ve decided to read two books a month.
Situation 1
Did you get your lab results back?
Yes, I’ve got high cholesterol levels.
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
Diet and exercise is the answer I guess.
Situation 2
I keep getting a cold.
I think we’d better eat more vegetables.
I think that’s a good idea.
More fruits, veggies, and some exercise.
Writer's Note
Use "I’ve" in a sentence when you are either speaking or writing informally. "I’ve" is used in conversational and casual situations. Here are some examples:
- I've been to Seattle.
- I've tried bowling.
- I've finished my dinner.
- I've never had a girlfriend.
- I've never been mini-golfing.
Try them out! What activities, places, or things have you done in the past?
