risoluzione
/ri.zo.lutˈt͡sjo.ne/
The English word 'resolution' is translated into Italian as risoluzione.
risoluzione refers to a firm decision. Similar to its use in English, it can also describe the clarity of an image or a screen, such as in the context of high resolution. It is also frequently used to describe the act of solving a problem.
Meaning: a firm decision (noun)
Which one should you use?
While risoluzione can mean a firm decision, determinazione is the more common choice when you want to describe a person's character trait of being resolute or showing determination. risoluzione is more commonly used for the act of solving a problem or for image clarity.
How does it change in a sentence?
risoluzione is a feminine noun. Its plural form is risoluzioni.
How do you pronounce it?
/ri.zo.lutˈtsjo.ne/. The word has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- While English speakers often make 'New Year's resolutions', Italians are more likely to use the term buoni propositi, which literally means 'good intentions'.
- In Italian legal contexts, a risoluzione refers specifically to the termination or cancellation of a contract, rather than a firm decision.
- In Italian music theory, the term risoluzione is used to describe the movement of a dissonant note to a stable, consonant one, mirroring the linguistic sense of 'solving' a tension.
Examples in context
- La risoluzione del problema era a portata di mano.The resolution to the problem was close at hand.This sentence shows how to use risoluzione when discussing the solution to a problem.Tatoeba #12016622 by Guybrush88, translation #43618 by CM
- Devo trovare la determinazione per affrontare questa sfida.I need to find the determination to face this challenge.
- Ho deciso di prendere sul serio questo impegno.I have decided to take this commitment seriously.
- Hai dei propositi per il nuovo anno?Do you have any resolutions for the new year?
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are talking about their goals for the year.
- SofiaHai preso qualche risoluzione per quest'anno, Lorenzo?Did you make any resolutions for this year, Lorenzo?
- LorenzoSì, voglio fare più sport.Yes, I want to exercise more.
- SofiaOttima risoluzione! Io voglio leggere più libri.Great resolution! I want to read more books.
- LorenzoSperiamo di riuscire a mantenerle.Let's hope we can keep them.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry risoluzione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
