solucionar

Senses

1. 1.

   to solve

   to find a solution to a problem or difficulty

2. 2.

   to resolve

   to settle or fix an issue or conflict

Examples

• "Precisamos solucionar esse problema antes da reunião."

  We need to solve this problem before the meeting.

• "A equipe técnica conseguiu solucionar a falha no sistema."

  The technical team managed to resolve the system failure.

• "Não é fácil solucionar conflitos entre colegas de trabalho."

  It's not easy to resolve conflicts between coworkers.

Usage

Slightly more formal than "resolver," which is the more common everyday synonym. Often used in professional, technical, or business contexts. Common collocations: solucionar um problema, solucionar uma questão, solucionar dificuldades.