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solve
[/sɑːlv/]
verb
resolver
1.
to find an answer or solution to a problem or question
Can you solve this math problem?
Você consegue resolver este problema de matemática?
2.
to clarify or explain something that was confusing or unclear
The detective solved the mystery.
O detetive resolveu o mistério.
3.
to work through a complicated situation and reach a satisfactory outcome
We need to solve our differences.
Precisamos resolver nossas diferenças.
Synonyms
resolve
fix
answer
figure out
unravel
clarify
work out
crack
Antonyms
complicate
confuse
obscure
worsen
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
resolver
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
resolver
standard usage
São Paulo
resolver
standard usage, sometimes 'solucionar' in formal contexts
Portugal
resolver
standard usage; 'solucionar' more formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
solve a problem once and for all
solve the puzzle
solve the case
help solve the issue
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