Determinado

determinedadjective

Alternative meanings

determined; resolute; firm; decided; with determination; set or defined, depending on context

Pronunciation

deh-ter-mee-NAH-doh

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish determinado. It is also related to desidido, decided, and determinasyon, determination. For “determined” meaning “specific,” tino or piho may fit better depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

determinado; determinadong; nga determinado; desidido; determinado kaayo; determinasyon

Related words and expressions

desidido = decided; lig-on = firm or strong; tin-aw = clear; piho = specific or certain; tino = defined; determinasyon = determination

Meaning and usage notes

Determinado can describe a person who is determined or a thing that is defined/set. For a strong-willed person, determinado or desidido work well. For “a determined/specific place,” piho or tino may be better.