Solving a problem

Problems can have practical or abstract solutions.

The idea

Use resolver un problema to say that someone finds a solution; the object can be plural.

El equipo resolvió un problema técnico.The team solved a technical problem.
La biblioteca resolvió el problema de espacio.The library solved the space problem.
Podemos resolver este problema de transporte juntos.We can solve this transport problem together.
El taller resolvió un problema con el freno.The workshop solved a problem with the brake.
La clase resolvió el problema de matemáticas.The class solved the maths problem.
El ayuntamiento intenta resolver los problemas de vivienda.The council is trying to solve housing problems.

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Avoid hacer un problema when you mean solving it; use resolver un problema.

Complete the sentence: Ayer el grupo ___ un problema de ruido. (resolvió / resolverá)
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resolvió
resolvió puts the completed action yesterday.
Complete the sentence: La oficina quiere resolver un ___ de facturación. (problema / paisaje)
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problema
problema names the difficulty with billing.
Complete the sentence: Intentamos resolver los problemas ___ acceso. (de / desde)
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de
de connects the problems with access.

Describe a problem and how your group solved it.