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"Resolve" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "resolver", and "settle" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "llegar a un acuerdo". Learn more about the difference between "resolve" and "settle" below.
resolve(
rih
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zalv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. resolver
Since she is more level-headed than either my brother or me, our sister always helps us to resolve any quarrel or argument.Como es más juiciosa que o yo o mi hermano, nuestra hermana siempre nos ayuda a resolver cualquier pelea o discusión.
To resolve your case, we're going to have to go through an unofficial channel.Para resolver tu caso, vamos a tener que ir por una vía extraoficial.
b. solucionar
He and the other board members resolved the budgetary crisis without having to fire anybody.Él y los otros miembros de la junta solucionaron la crisis presupuestaria sin tener que despedir a nadie.
a. resolver
She resolved to eat better and exercise more often to fit into her dress before the wedding.Ella resolvió comer mejor y hacer ejercicio más frecuentemente para que su vestido le quedara bien antes de la boda.
b. decidir
Without any of her friends nearby to help her, Ana resolved to edit the film herself.Sin ningún amigo cerca para ayudarle, Ana decidió editar la película sola.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
She resolved on going to bed earlier and to go to the gym in the mornings.Tomó la resolución de acostarse más temprano e ir al gimnasio por las mañanas.
They resolved on going on strike if the boss did not increase their salary.Se resolvió que irían a la huelga si el jefe no les subía el sueldo.
5. (music)
a. resolverse
The dissonance in the middle of the piece didn't resolve for a while creating a thrilling suspense.La disonancia en el medio de la pieza tardó en resolverse creando un suspenso emocionante.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
6. (obstinacy)
a. la determinación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
To succeed in a career in the arts, you need to maintain a firm resolve.Para tener éxito en una carrera artística, hay que mantener una férrea determinación.
b. la resolución (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The obstacles she faced served to strengthened her resolve, rather than make her give up.Los obstáculos a los que se enfrentó le sirvieron para fortalecer su resolución en vez de hacer que se diera por vencida.
7. (decision)
a. el propósito (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
This year, I made a firm resolve to approach my social interactions more willingly.Este año, me hice el firme propósito de abordar mis relaciones sociales de mejor gana.
b. la decisión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Given my recent performance, I have made the resolve to study more this semester.Dado mis recientes resultados, he tomado la decisión de estudiar más este semestre.
c. la determinación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She made the resolve to cook at home more often instead of eating takeout.Tomó la determinación de cocinar más en casa en vez de comer comida para llevar.
settle(
seh
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duhl
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. llegar a un acuerdo
He wants to settle with his former wife.Quiere llegar a un acuerdo con su exmujer.
b. arreglarse
We'll settle tomorrow on a time to decide on each person's responsibilities.Nos arreglaremos mañana para determinar las responsabilidades de cada uno.
a. resolverse
The problem between the two of them is finally settled.El problema entre ellos dos finalmente se resolvió.
3. (to set up)
a. establecerse (in an area or city)
The explorers settled on the east coast.Los exploradores se establecieron en la costa este.
b. instalarse (in a home)
We are finally settled in our new home.Por fin estamos instalados en nuestra nueva casa.
a. pagar
I expect you to settle with my accountant immediately.Espero que le pagues a mi contador inmediatamente.
a. ponerse cómodo
As soon as I settled into bed, the doorbell rang.En cuanto me puse cómoda en la cama, alguien tocó el timbre.
a. estabilizarse (weather, situation)
After weeks of strong winds and storms, the weather has finally settled.Después de semanas de vientos fuertes y tormentas, el tiempo finalmente se ha estabilizado.
b. asentarse (liquid, mixture, dust)
Wait a few minutes for the mixture to settle.Espere unos minutos hasta que la mezcla se asiente.
7. (to be set)
a. fijarse
Ever since this dream settled in my mind, I've been working towards achieving it.He estado persiguiendo este sueño desde que se fijó en mi mente.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
8. (to solve)
a. resolver
They should settle their differences and be friends again.Deberían resolver sus diferencias y hacerse amigos de nuevo.
b. dirimir
The two friends decided to sit down and have a calm discussion to settle their disagreement.Los dos amigos decidieron sentarse a charlar con tranquilidad para dirimir su desacuerdo.
10. (to pay)
12. (to calm)
13. (to order)
a. poner en orden
I need to settle my affairs before going on vacation.Tengo que poner en orden mis asuntos antes de irme de vacaciones.
