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Tomar una decisión

To make a decision

Word Combinations
Notes & Usage:

One of the most essential collocations in Spanish. Note: Spanish uses tomar (to take), not hacer (to make) with decisión.

See It in Context

Tengo que tomar una decisión importante esta semana.

I have to make an important decision this week.

—¿Ya lo pensaste? —Sí, tomé la decisión ayer.

—Have you thought it over? —Yes, I made the decision yesterday.

Es difícil tomar decisiones cuando hay mucha presión.

It's difficult to make decisions when there's a lot of pressure.