Writing correctly orthographically is considered imperative, since it demonstrates our cultural level and knowledge of the language. Submitting important documents or texts with spelling errors damages our image and presentation.
Although it is true that in some cases we can make some mistakes without realizing it, it is essential to review the written texts or use a spell checker if necessary to eliminate any errors.
And if you have any kind of doubt when writing a word, go to a dictionary without hesitation and clarify your doubts, do not risk it. It may seem silly, but without a doubt, spelling errors are more easily remembered than the rest of the message and text you are transmitting.
In the case of words with the use of “s” and “c” many mistakes are made, mostly because the words used are homophones to each other (that is, words that are spelled differently but when spoken sound different). equally). These errors are common, especially in areas of Spain where, due to their characteristic way of speaking, they pronounce the “s”, the “c”, and the “z” in the same way, as in the case of the Canary Islands or Andalusia.
In addition, at a general level, the “s” and the “c” are pronounced the same if these consonants are followed by the vowels “e” and “i”.
Next we are going to explain how to write decision or decision correctly so that you can use it properly in your next texts.
The word decision according to the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language and its search in dictionaries, this word does not exist, so using this word with an “s” in the third position and a “c” in the fifth position is considered a whole error, so we should not use this word written in this incorrect way.
Decision
Now let’s see what the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language tells us if we look for “decision” in the dictionary . In this case, it does appear quickly along with its meanings, which are:
- A determination that has been made about something. Something has been resolved.
- To be firm in something.
The word decision is a noun , but we can also find it in the form of a verb “to decide” to make a determination or with the meaning of resolving something.
Example: We all have to decide where we want to go.
In this case, a decision must be made, an agreement must be reached.
The impersonal forms of the verb decide, (which belongs to the third conjugation when conjugating it), are:
In infinitive : decide
Example: You must decide what you are going to do with your work situation.
In gerund : deciding
Example: The jury is deciding the sentence
In participle : decided
Example: I have decided that I am going to continue studying.
Here are some examples of the use of the word decision.
- You must now make a decision about what you want to study, the registration period is over.
- It is my decision, I leave the job and I will start looking for another one that makes me happy.
- He assumed the consequences of his actions decisively.
- The decision is made. He is guilty.
Synonyms of the word decision
In this case, the word decision, according to the dictionary of the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language, has several synonyms (words that we can use interchangeably because their meaning is the same or very similar, so their alternative uses do not alter the meaning of the message to be expressed).
The synonyms of the word decision, taking into account the meaning of the word, are:
- Firmness of character: firmness, security, integrity.
- Sense of making a choice: will, will, opinion, judgment, choice, discretion.
- If it is understood by ruling (judicial): sentence, decision, measure, opinion.
- In the sense daring: intrepidity, courage, brio, effort, bravery, audacity, audacity, daring, daring.
- In the sense of determination: determination, disposition, resolution.
Antonyms of the word decision
It is also possible that you want to use an antonym of the word decision and express the opposite of its meaning. (Two antonymous words mean the opposite of each other.)
According to the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language, the antonyms and pseudo-antonyms of the word decision that we can use are:
Apathy, cowardice, disinterest, weakness, doubt, fluctuation, uncertainty, indecision, indeterminacy, irresolution, fear, fear, vacillation, hesitation, discouragement, fickleness, doubt, weakness
Decision in other languages:
You may be interested in knowing how to say decision in other languages:
- In Catalan: decided
- Portuguese: decisăo
- In Italian: decide
- In French: decision
- In English: decision
In this article we have explained how to write decision or decision, now that you have it clear, do not make blunders again by choosing the wrong option of the two and spoiling a text or message to which you have surely dedicated more than one thought and time.