A solution brings a problem to an end.

The idea

Use resolver for solving a problem; its stressed present stem changes from o to ue. The participle is resuelto.

Patterns to compare
PersonaPresente
yoresuelvo
túresuelves
él / ella / ustedresuelve
nosotros / nosotrasresolvemos
vosotros / vosotrasresolvéis
ellos / ellas / ustedesresuelven
participioresuelto

Examples

  • Resuelvo el problema con paciencia.I solve the problem patiently.
  • El equipo resuelve la disputa.The team settles the dispute.
  • Resolvemos dudas después de clase.We resolve questions after class.
  • Ya he resuelto el acertijo.I have already solved the riddle.
  • ¿Has resuelto el error del programa?Have you fixed the program error?
  • La mediadora resolvió el conflicto ayer.The mediator settled the conflict yesterday.

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Watch out

Do not form the participle as resolvido.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form: Yo ___ el enigma. (resuelvo / resolvo)

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    resuelvo

    resuelvo is the first-person form with a stressed stem.

  2. Choose the correct form: Nosotros ___ la dificultad. (resolvemos / resuelvemos)

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    resolvemos

    resolvemos keeps the unchanged stem for the group.

  3. Choose the correct form: He ___ la avería. (resuelto / resolvido)

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    resuelto

    resuelto is the irregular participle after he.

Use it today

Describe a problem you have solved.