Resueltas

[irmamar]

Una vez resueltas todas las ambigüedades...

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

What do you think?

Thanks in advance. :)

[Rusty]

Once all the ambiguities are resolved...
Once all the ambiguities have been resolved...

[Luna Azul]

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.."

;)

[irmamar]

Thank you... :o But my question was about the verb, solve or resolve... :thinking:

[poli]

Rusty's answer is correct. Resolve is the best verb to use in this case.

[Luna Azul]

Thank you... :o But my question was about the verb, solve or resolve... :thinking:

Oh.. so sorry Irma.. :o

;)

[irmamar]

Don't worry and thanks. :)

Then, what's the difference between both verbs? When should I use one or the other?

Thanks. :)

[Rusty]

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.

[Perikles]

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 :rolleyes:]

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.

[Rusty]

I agree there's overlap. The standards provided above are good rules of thumb. :thumbsup:

[chileno]

Interesting.

In any event this is part of what is found under solution in Merriam-Webster:

4 a : to deal with successfully : clear up <resolve doubts> <resolve a dispute>
b : to find an answer to
c : to make clear or understandable
d : to find a mathematical solution of

In Spanish, this is how we mostly use it, although it also means to break up in components.

Very interesting, at least for me.

[irmamar]

Yes, Chileno, that's very interesting, I agree with you. :)

Thank you everybody. :)