Resolver (en. Solve)

/re-sol-VER/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a decision or solution regarding a problem.
She resolved the conflict between her friends.
Ella resolvió el conflicto entre sus amigos.
To break down a problem into its simplest parts to find a solution.
The engineer solved the equation that complicated the design.
El ingeniero resolvió la ecuación que había complicado el diseño.
To fulfill a purpose or achieve a goal.
We need to resolve this situation before it worsens.
Necesitamos resolver esta situación antes de que empeore.

Etymology

From Latin 'resolvere', which means 'to release', 'to untie' or 'to decide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to resolve an issue
To find a solution or answer to a problem.
resolver una cuestión
to resolve a problem
To find a solution to an inconvenience.
resolver un problema
to resolve completely
To conclude a matter definitively.
resolver por completo

Related Words

resolution
Action of resolving.
resolución
resolved
That has been decided or solved.
resuelto

Slang Meanings

To put in order something that was confusing.
I'm going to tidy up the mess in my room.
Voy a resolver el desorden de mi habitación.
To clarify a misunderstanding.
After talking, we clarified the misunderstanding.
Después de hablar, resolvimos el malentendido.