determinar

Senses

1. 1.

   to determine, to establish

   to decide, establish, or fix something conclusively

2. 2.

   to find out, to determine

   to discover or ascertain through investigation or reasoning

3. 3.

   to cause, to bring about

   to be the cause or reason for something happening

Examples

• "El juez determinó que el acusado era culpable."

  The judge determined that the accused was guilty.

• "Los científicos determinaron la causa de la enfermedad."

  The scientists found out the cause of the disease.

• "Varios factores determinan el precio del petróleo."

  Several factors determine the price of oil.

Usage

Common in formal and academic contexts. Often used with indirect objects (determinar a alguien + infinitive = to make someone do something). Frequently appears in fixed phrases like 'determinar que' (to establish that) and 'determinar si' (to determine whether).