Resolución (en. Resolution)

/reso.luˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Act of resolving or deciding on something.
The resolution of the conflict took longer than expected.
La resolución del conflicto tomó más tiempo del esperado.
Firm determination to do something.
She made the resolution to study every day.
Ella tomó la resolución de estudiar todos los días.
Formal declaration adopted by an authority.
The council's resolution was unanimously approved.
La resolución del consejo fue aprobada por unanimidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'resolutio', which means 'the act of loosening or undoing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Problem Solving
Method for finding solutions to difficulties.
Resolución de problemas
To make a resolution
To decide to do something firmly.
Tomar una resolución
Judicial resolution
Decision made by a court in a trial.
Resolución judicial

Related Words

Resolve
Finding a solution to a problem.
resolver
Decision
Choice among several alternatives.
decisión
Determination
Firmness in the will to do something.
determinación

Slang Meanings

Resolution made in an informal or relaxed environment.
We decided at the party that we would have a barbecue next week; it was an improvised resolution.
Decidimos en la fiesta que la próxima semana haríamos una barbacoa; fue una resolución improvisada.
Commitment made with friends for a joint project.
Our resolution to take a trip together has us very excited.
Nuestra resolución de hacer un viaje juntos nos tiene muy emocionados.