Explain what a decision involves. Think of a concrete situation.

The idea

Implicar can mean to involve or imply. A noun or infinitive can name the consequence. Its present forms are regular.

Patterns to compare
PersonaPresente
yoimplico
túimplicas
él / ella / ustedimplica
nosotros / nosotrasimplicamos
vosotros / vosotrasimplicáis
ellos / ellas / ustedesimplican

Examples

  • La decisión implica un cambio de horario.The decision implies a schedule change.
  • El acuerdo implica nuevos gastos.The agreement involves new expenses.
  • Esta elección implica aceptar riesgos.This choice involves accepting risks.
  • La propuesta implica menos viajes.The proposal implies fewer trips.
  • El plan implica más trabajo para todos.The plan involves more work for everyone.
  • La decisión implica cerrar la oficina.The decision implies closing the office.

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Watch out

A consequence need not be the decision’s purpose; it is something the decision entails.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form: La medida ___ gastos. (implica / implican)

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    implica

    implica agrees with the singular measure.

  2. Choose the correct form: Los cambios ___ costes. (implica / implican)

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    implican

    implican agrees with the plural changes.

  3. Choose the correct form: La opción implica ___ más. (pagar / paga)

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    pagar

    pagar names the action in the infinitive.

Use it today

Describe what a decision implies. Think of a concrete situation.