/soluθjoˈnaɾ/
#2612 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to solve, to resolve, to sort out
Word origin
From solución, from Latin solutio ('a loosening, solution'), from solvere ('to loosen, to release').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- solvere
- English cognates
- solution, solve, dissolve
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
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We have to solve this problem today.
avería .
The technician sorted out the fault in ten minutes.
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Talking calmly helps to resolve conflicts.
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How are we going to sort this out?
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No one knew how to resolve the situation.
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