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"Solución" is a noun which is often translated as "solution", and "respuesta" is a noun which is often translated as "response". Learn more about the difference between "solución" and "respuesta" below.
la solución(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. solution
El pueblo dio con una solución temporal a la escasez de agua.The village came up with a temporary solution to the water shortage.
b. answer
Muchos creen que el dinero sería la solución a todos sus problemas.Many people think that money would be the answer to all their problems.
a. solution
En clase de química preparamos una solución de agua y etanol como base del experimento.In chemistry class, we prepared a solution of ethanol and water as the basis for our experiment.
a. solution
La solución de la ecuación es x = 8.The solution to the equation is x = 8.
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la respuesta(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. response
No creo que eso sea una pregunta que merezca una respuesta.I don't think that's a question that merits a response.
b. answer
Le pregunté varias veces y siempre me dio la misma respuesta.I asked him several times, and he always gave me the same answer.
c. reply
Su respuesta no contestó mi pregunta para nada.Her reply didn't answer my question at all.
a. response
El presidente no recibió la respuesta que esperaba del pueblo.The president didn't get the response he was expecting from the people.
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