Meaning
A expressão "I've decided to" em inglês é usada para indicar que alguém tomou uma decisão sobre algo. Ela é composta pela contração de "I have" (eu tenho) e "decided" (decidido), seguida da preposição "to", que introduz o verbo que expressa a ação decidida.
Por exemplo, em "I've decided to learn English", a pessoa está afirmando que tomou a decisão de aprender inglês. Essa estrutura é útil quando você quer comunicar de forma clara e direta uma escolha ou resolução que fez.
O uso de "I've decided to" pode ser aplicado em várias situações do cotidiano, como: "I've decided to start a new hobby" (decidi começar um novo hobby) ou "I've decided to move to a new city" (decidi me mudar para uma nova cidade).
Esta expressão é frequentemente usada em conversas para mostrar que você refletiu sobre algo e chegou a uma conclusão. É uma maneira eficaz de compartilhar suas intenções ou planos futuros com outras pessoas. Ao utilizar "I've decided to", você transmite uma sensação de determinação e clareza sobre suas escolhas.
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.
Acho que deveríamos nos esforçar mais.
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.
Vamos tentar outra vez.
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.
Isso complica as coisas.
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?
