resolver

Senses

1. 1.

   to solve; to resolve

   to find an answer or solution to a problem or difficulty

2. 2.

   to settle; to determine

   to make a decision or reach a conclusion about something

3. 3.

   to dissolve

   to break down or separate into component parts (formal/technical)

Examples

• "No logré resolver el problema de matemáticas."

  I couldn't solve the math problem.

• "El juez resolvió que el acusado era inocente."

  The judge determined that the defendant was innocent.

• "Finalmente resolvimos viajar el próximo mes."

  We finally decided to travel next month.

Usage

Resolver is a common and versatile verb. In everyday speech, it typically means "to solve" (problems, puzzles, conflicts) or "to decide/determine." The reflexive form "resolverse" means "to be resolved" or "to make up one's mind." Note the vowel shift in some conjugations (e.g., resuelvo, resuelve).