solucionar
soh-loo-syoh-NAR
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Necesitamos solucionar este error antes de enviar el informe.
B1We need to solve this error before sending the report.
Ella siempre encuentra una manera de solucionar los problemas difíciles.
B2She always finds a way to resolve difficult problems.
Si no lo solucionamos hoy, tendremos que trabajar el fin de semana.
B1If we don't fix it today, we will have to work this weekend.
💡 Grammar Points
A Regular Verb
This verb is easy! It follows the standard pattern for all verbs ending in '-ar,' so its endings never change unexpectedly.
Transitive Action
Like its English equivalent 'to solve,' 'solucionar' usually needs something to receive the action (a direct object). You solve 'something': 'solucionar el misterio' (solve the mystery).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Solucionar' and 'Resolver'
Mistake: "Usando 'resolver' cuando la palabra 'solución' es más apropiada."
Correction: 'Solucionar' focuses on finding the answer or fix, while 'resolver' often emphasizes the process or the determination to overcome the issue. They are often interchangeable, but 'solucionar' links directly to the noun 'solución'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Outcome
'Solucionar' is great when you want to emphasize that a specific answer or fix has been found, putting an end to the issue.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: solucionar
Question 1 of 2
Which verb best completes the sentence: 'El equipo pudo finalmente _____ el misterio.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'solucionar' the same as 'resolver'?
They are extremely close! Both mean 'to solve' or 'to resolve.' 'Solucionar' is often seen as the verb form of the noun 'solución' (solution), while 'resolver' is generally more common and can sometimes imply dealing with a conflict or making a decision, but you can usually use either one when talking about fixing a problem.
Does 'solucionar' ever need the special verb form (subjunctive)?
Yes, like most verbs, it needs the subjunctive when it follows expressions of doubt, desire, or necessity in the second part of the sentence. For example: 'Es necesario que *soluciones* esto pronto' (It is necessary that you solve this soon).