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Una vez resueltas todas las ambigüedades...
Once we have resolved/solved all the ambiguities... What do you think? Thanks in advance. |
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Once all the ambiguities are resolved...
Once all the ambiguities have been resolved... |
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This is the perfect example where English calls for the passive voice. Even in Spanish, as you can see you're using the passive voice also: "Una vez que las ambigüedades han sido resueltas.."
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Thank you... But my question was about the verb, solve or resolve...
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Rusty's answer is correct. Resolve is the best verb to use in this case.
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Don't worry and thanks.
Then, what's the difference between both verbs? When should I use one or the other? Thanks. |
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Mysteries are solved. Math equations and puzzles are solved.
Problems and differences are resolved. You can resolve to do something. You can resolve an argument. A question or a doubt can be resolved. |
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Although there is always some overlap, I think the root difference between the two verbs is thus:
solve means to explain resolve means to separate into component parts This means that if a situation results in more than one entity, it is resolved, rather than solved. The most obvious example is an ambiguity, which is resolved into two or more parts. But a problem (especially a mathematical one) is solved into one solution, (a solution being that which has been solved) [no smart comments about multiple solutions to an algebraic equation please ] A problematic situation can be resolved if the answer is two things: OK - You take the car this morning, and I'll use it to go shopping when you get back. In mathematics, a vector can be resolved into 2 or more components. A problem can be solved if it involves one thing: He solved the problem of starting the car by buying a new battery. There are probably examples where this doesn't work, but I think the above is generally true. Last edited by Perikles; June 25, 2011 at 02:57 AM. |
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I agree there's overlap. The standards provided above are good rules of thumb.
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