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How to Say "resolution" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “resolution” is “solución” — use this word for the most common meaning of finding an answer or remedy to a problem or conflict.

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solución

nounA1general
Use this word for the most common meaning of finding an answer or remedy to a problem or conflict.

Examples

Necesitamos encontrar una solución rápida a este conflicto.

We need to find a quick solution to this conflict.

resolución

nounB2general
Use this for a formal decision made by a group or an official body, or for the quality/clarity of a digital image or screen.

Examples

La pantalla tiene una resolución excelente.

The screen has an excellent resolution.

definición

nounB1technical
This term specifically refers to the clarity and sharpness of an image or screen, similar to 'resolution' in a technical display context.

Examples

Esta televisión tiene una definición de imagen increíble.

This TV has incredible image resolution.

respuesta

res-PWES-tahreˈspwesta

nounB1general
Use this when 'resolution' refers to the act of solving or answering a problem or conflict.
A tangled knot of ropes next to a perfectly straight, neatly coiled piece of rope, symbolizing the solution to a problem.

Examples

La respuesta al problema es más sencilla de lo que parece.

The solution to the problem is simpler than it seems.

Necesitamos una respuesta efectiva a la crisis económica.

We need an effective response to the economic crisis.

La diplomacia es la única respuesta posible en este conflicto.

Diplomacy is the only possible solution in this conflict.

desenlace

deh-sen-LAH-sehdesenˈlaθe

nounB2literary
This word is used exclusively for the outcome or ending of a story, movie, or a complex situation.
A closed storybook sitting on a wooden table with a single rose lying next to it, signaling the end of a tale.

Examples

El desenlace de la película fue totalmente inesperado.

The ending of the movie was totally unexpected.

Los ciudadanos esperan un desenlace pacífico a la crisis.

The citizens hope for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

En el desenlace de la novela, el detective descubre al culpable.

In the resolution of the novel, the detective discovers the culprit.

A 'Tie' to the Story

This word comes from 'des-' (undoing) and 'enlace' (a tie or link). Think of it as 'untying the knot' of a complicated plot.

Always Masculine

Even though it ends in -e, which can sometimes be tricky, this word is always masculine: 'el desenlace'.

Desenlace vs. Fin

Mistake: “Using 'desenlace' for the physical end of a road.”

Correction: Use 'fin' or 'final' for physical ends. 'Desenlace' is only for the results or resolutions of events and stories.

Confusing 'Resolución' and 'Solución'

Learners often use 'resolución' when they mean a simple answer to a problem. Remember, 'solución' is the go-to word for fixing issues, while 'resolución' is better for formal decisions or image quality.

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