desidido
desidído with stress marks
determined
Usage Note
Desidido, from Spanish decidido (decided, resolute), conveys a strong sense of resolve and commitment to a course of action — someone who has made up their mind firmly and will not be easily swayed. The female form is desidida, and the word is widely used in everyday speech.
Examples
" Desidido akong tumulong. "
Natural Translation
I'm determined to help.
Literal Translation
Determined I to-help.
" Ako ay desidido na mag-aral. "
Natural Translation
I am determined to study.
Literal Translation
I am determined that to-study.
" Kahit pinipigilan siya ng kanyang pamilya, desidido pa rin siyang ituloy ang kanyang pangarap. "
Natural Translation
Even though his family is holding him back, he is still determined to pursue his dream.
Literal Translation
Even-though being-stopped he of his family, determined still also he to-continue the his dream.
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