resolver
verb
1. to solve, to resolve
problem or doubt
Common combinations
- resolver un problema — to solve a problem
- resolver una duda — to clear up a doubt
- resolver un conflicto — to resolve a conflict
- No sé resolver este problema.I don't know how to solve this problem.
- La profesora resolvió mi duda.The teacher cleared up my doubt.
- Tenemos que resolver el conflicto.We have to resolve the conflict.
2. to decide, to resolve + infinitivo
personal decision
- Al final, resolvió esperar.In the end, he decided to wait.
- Resolvimos salir temprano.We decided to leave early.
- Ella resolvió no contestar.She decided not to answer.
3. to rule on, to decide + sobre
official or judicial matter
Common combinations
- resolver un caso — to rule on a case
- resolver una petición — to decide on a request
- El juez resolvió el caso.The judge ruled on the case.
- La comisión resolverá sobre la petición.The committee will decide on the request.
- El tribunal resolvió que el hombre era inocente.The court ruled that the man was innocent.
Same root
resoluciónresolutivo
Phrases with this word
resolver la papeleta