solución
/soh-loo-SYOHN/
solution
Solución (solution) meaning the answer to a problem.
solución(noun)
solution
?answer to a problem
,answer
?to a question or riddle
resolution
?of a conflict
📝 In Action
Necesitamos encontrar una solución rápida a este conflicto.
A1We need to find a quick solution to this conflict.
La solución del acertijo estaba justo delante de mis ojos.
A2The answer to the riddle was right in front of my eyes.
¿Cuál es la mejor solución para ahorrar energía en casa?
B1What is the best solution for saving energy at home?
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Tip: -ción Ending
Almost all Spanish nouns that end in '-ción' (like nación, acción, and solución) are feminine, so they use 'la' or 'una'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'solución' as a verb
Mistake: "Yo solucióno el problema."
Correction: The word for solving is the verb 'solucionar.' Say: 'Yo soluciono el problema.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Verb Partner
The most common verb to use with 'solución' is 'encontrar' (to find): 'Encontramos la solución' (We found the solution).
Solución (solution) meaning a chemical mixture.
📝 In Action
El químico preparó una solución salina concentrada.
B2The chemist prepared a concentrated saline solution.
Debes agitar la solución antes de aplicarla.
B2You must shake the solution before applying it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clues
If you hear 'solución' in a science class or a medical setting, it likely refers to a liquid mixture, not an abstract answer.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: solución
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word is the most direct opposite of 'solución' (meaning 1)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'to solve' a problem?
You need the related verb, 'solucionar.' For example: 'Yo necesito solucionar el problema' (I need to solve the problem).
Is 'solución' always feminine?
Yes, 'solución' is a feminine noun. You must use 'la solución' or 'una solución.' This is true for almost all Spanish nouns ending in '-ción'.