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.

Examples

  • 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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Watch out

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

Try it yourself

  1. Complete the sentence: Ayer el grupo ___ un problema de ruido. (resolvió / resolverá)

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    resolvió

    resolvió puts the completed action yesterday.

  2. Complete the sentence: La oficina quiere resolver un ___ de facturación. (problema / paisaje)

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    problema

    problema names the difficulty with billing.

  3. Complete the sentence: Intentamos resolver los problemas ___ acceso. (de / desde)

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    de

    de connects the problems with access.

Use it today

Describe a problem and how your group solved it.