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"Resolver" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to solve", and "problema" is a noun which is often translated as "problem". Learn more about the difference between "resolver" and "problema" below.
resolver(
rreh
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sohl
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to decide
El tribunal resolvió el asunto de forma unánime.The tribunal decided the matter unanimously.
b. to settle
Los soldados echaron a cara o cruz para resolver la cuestión de quién tomaría la primera guardia.The soldiers tossed a coin to settle the issue of who would take the first watch.
c. to resolve
El condado va a resolver la disputa de propiedad entre los vecinos.The county will resolve the property dispute between the neighbors.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to decide)
resolverse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to decide
Se resolvieron por viajar alrededor del mundo en la luna de miel.They decided to travel around the world on their honeymoon.
b. to make up one's mind
Cuando salió de la cárcel, se resolvió a nunca volver a cometer ningún delito.When he got out of jail, he made up his mind to never commit another crime.
c. to resolve
Se resolvió a hacer ejercicio todos los días por el resto de la vida.He resolved to exercise every day for the rest of his life.
a. to be resolved
El asunto se resolvió sin ningún esfuerzo de mi parte.The matter was resolved without any effort on my part.
b. to get resolved
¿Cómo se resolvió el problema entre Juan y Emilio? - No tengo idea.How did the problem between Juan and Emilio get resolved? - I have no idea.
el problema(
proh
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bleh
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mah
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (difficulty)
a. problem
Aún no hay solución para el problema de la violencia en las calles de nuestra ciudad.There is still no solution to the problem of violence in the streets of our city.
b. trouble
El problema de ser rico es que no sabes quiénes son tus verdaderos amigos.The trouble with being rich is that you don't know who your real friends are.
2. (exercise)
a. problem
Tienen hora y media para resolver todos los problemas del examen.You have an hour and a half to solve all the problems in the exam.
