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Old June 22, 2011, 03:16 PM
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Resueltas

Una vez resueltas todas las ambigüedades...

Once we have resolved/solved all the ambiguities...

What do you think?

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Old June 22, 2011, 03:22 PM
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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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Old June 23, 2011, 05:29 AM
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Thank you... But my question was about the verb, solve or resolve...
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Old June 23, 2011, 05:42 AM
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Rusty's answer is correct. Resolve is the best verb to use in this case.
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Thank you... But my question was about the verb, solve or resolve...
Oh.. so sorry Irma..

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Old June 24, 2011, 11:00 PM
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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?

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Old June 25, 2011, 01:44 AM
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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.

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Old June 25, 2011, 07:24 AM
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I agree there's overlap. The standards provided above are good rules of thumb.
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