How to Say "resolved" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “resolved” is “resuelto” — use 'resuelto' when referring to a problem, conflict, or case that has been solved or concluded..
resuelto
/reh-SWELL-toh//reˈswelto/
Examples
El misterio del robo fue finalmente resuelto.
The mystery of the robbery was finally solved.
El caso criminal fue resuelto en menos de 24 horas.
The criminal case was solved in less than 24 hours.
La crisis económica no está resuelta todavía.
The economic crisis is not resolved yet.
Ya hemos resuelto todos los ejercicios del libro.
We have already solved all the exercises in the book.
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).
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'.
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.
Using the Regular Form
Mistake: “Hemos *resolvido* el problema.”
Correction: Hemos *resuelto* el problema. The regular form 'resolvido' does not exist in standard Spanish.
decidido
deh-see-DEE-doh/de.θiˈði.ðo/
Examples
El equipo ha decidido el lugar para la reunión.
The team has decided on the location for the meeting.
Todavía no hemos decidido dónde ir de vacaciones.
We still have not decided where to go on vacation.
Una vez decidido el plan, empezamos a trabajar.
Once the plan was decided, we started working.
La fecha para la boda fue decidida por mis padres.
The wedding date was decided by my parents.
The Perfect Tenses (Haber)
When used with the verb 'haber' (e.g., 'he,' 'has,' 'ha'), 'decidido' never changes its form. It always stays 'decidido', regardless of who is speaking or the object of the verb.
Passive Voice and Results (Ser/Estar)
When used with 'ser' (for passive voice) or 'estar' (for a resulting state), 'decidido' acts like an adjective and MUST change gender and number: 'La hora está decidida' (The time is decided).
Changing Gender with 'Haber'
Mistake: “Hemos decidida la cena.”
Correction: Hemos decidido la cena. (The participle only changes when used with 'ser' or 'estar', not 'haber'.)
superado
/soo-peh-RAH-doh//supeˈɾaðo/
Examples
Después de la pérdida, tardó años en sentirse superada.
After the loss, it took her years to feel emotionally recovered.
Ella está superada. Ya no le afecta el divorcio.
She is over it (emotionally recovered). The divorce doesn't affect her anymore.
Ese teléfono es un modelo superado.
That phone is an outdated model.
El reto fue superado con éxito por el equipo.
The challenge was successfully overcome by the team.
Agreement is Key
When 'superado' is used as an adjective (often with 'estar' or 'ser'), it MUST change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'superada' (feminine), 'superados' (plural masculine), 'superadas' (plural feminine).
Confusing the Two Forms
Mistake: “Using 'Ella ha superada' (incorrectly changing the ending with 'haber').”
Correction: When using 'haber' (has/have), the participle never changes: 'Ella ha superado'. When using 'estar' (is/are) to describe a state, it changes: 'Ella está superada'.
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