resuelto
/reh-SWELL-toh/
solved
Resuelto can mean "solved," like a completed puzzle or mystery.
📝 In Action
El caso criminal fue resuelto en menos de 24 horas.
A2The criminal case was solved in less than 24 hours.
La crisis económica no está resuelta todavía.
B1The economic crisis is not resolved yet.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreeing with the Noun
Since 'resuelto' is an adjective here, it must change its ending to match the thing it describes: 'resuelto' (masculine singular), 'resuelta' (feminine singular), 'resueltos' (masculine plural), 'resueltas' (feminine plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Verb
Mistake: "El problema es resuelto."
Correction: El problema está resuelto. Use 'estar' (to be in a state) instead of 'ser' (to be permanent) when describing the current solved state of a problem.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Result
This meaning emphasizes the final state of having found a solution. Think of it as 'in a solved condition'.
When describing a person's character, resuelto means "determined."
resuelto(Adjective)
determined
?person's character
,resolute
?showing strong will
decisive
?making quick decisions
📝 In Action
Su actitud resuelta impresionó a todos en la reunión.
B1His determined attitude impressed everyone at the meeting.
Necesitas ser más resuelta si quieres ser líder del equipo.
B2You need to be more resolute if you want to be the team leader.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Character
When 'resuelto' describes a permanent personality trait (determined, decisive), you often use the verb 'ser' (to be): 'Ella es resuelta'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Positive Connotation
This meaning is always positive and implies confidence, strength, and the ability to act quickly and effectively.
As a past participle, resuelto translates to "resolved" or settled.
resuelto(Past Participle)
resolved
?used with 'haber' to form perfect tenses
solved
?used in passive constructions
📝 In Action
Ya hemos resuelto todos los ejercicios del libro.
A2We have already solved all the exercises in the book.
Si hubieras resuelto el conflicto antes, no tendríamos este problema.
B2If you had resolved the conflict earlier, we wouldn't have this problem.
💡 Grammar Points
The Irregular Participle
'Resuelto' is the special, irregular form of the past participle for the verb 'resolver'. You must memorize it, unlike regular verbs that end in -ado or -ido.
Forming Perfect Tenses
When used with the helping verb 'haber' (to have), 'resuelto' never changes its ending (it always stays 'resuelto'), regardless of who did the action or what was resolved: 'Yo he resuelto', 'Ellas han resuelto'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Regular Form
Mistake: "Hemos *resolvido* el problema."
Correction: Hemos *resuelto* el problema. The regular form 'resolvido' does not exist in standard Spanish.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: resuelto
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'resuelta' to describe a personality trait, rather than a state of being solved?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the past participle 'resuelto' not change its ending when used with 'haber'?
When 'resuelto' is used to form a compound tense (like 'he resuelto'), it acts as a fixed verb form and never changes its ending. It is always 'resuelto,' no matter if the subject is masculine, feminine, singular, or plural.
What is the difference between 'resuelto' and 'decidido'?
Both mean 'determined' or 'decisive.' 'Decidido' is usually closer to having *made* a decision. 'Resuelto' often implies a more active, strong-willed, and confident demeanor in general, ready to face challenges.