Resolverse (en. Resolve)

/resolˈbeɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To resolve to make a decision or act in a certain way.
After thinking about it a lot, he decided to resolve to study abroad.
Después de meditarlo mucho, decidió resolverse a estudiar en el extranjero.
To reach a solution in a conflict or dispute.
Finally, the parties managed to resolve and signed an agreement.
Finalmente, las partes lograron resolverse y firmaron un acuerdo.
To untangle or clarify a complicated situation.
The engineer quickly resolved the problem with the machine.
El ingeniero resolvió el problema con la máquina rápidamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'resolvere', which means 'to untangle' or 'to undo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to resolve to
To make a firm decision.
resolverse a

Related Words

resolve
To apply a method to find a solution.
resolver
resolutive
Related to the ability to solve problems.
resolutivo
decision
Choice made after consideration.
decisión

Slang Meanings

To get out of a jam.
I had to make do with what I had in the fridge.
Tuve que resolverme con lo que tenía en la nevera.
To manage without help.
She always manages on her own in any situation.
Ella siempre se resuelve sola en cualquier situación.