"La suerte está echada" is a Spanish phrase that translates to "The die is cast" in English. It is often used to express that a decision has been made and cannot be changed, similar to the idea of rolling dice in a game of chance. The phrase suggests that the outcome is now left to fate or circumstances beyond one's control. The expression is attributed to Julius Caesar, who reportedly said it in Latin as "Alea iacta est" when he crossed the Rubicon River in 49 BC, signaling a point of no return in his conflict with the Roman Senate. Today, it is commonly used in various contexts to indicate that a significant choice has been made.