resolución
/resoluˈθjon/
The Spanish word for resolution is resolución.
resolución is the direct translation for resolution and refers to a firm decision.
Meaning: a firm decision (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the phrase propósito de año nuevo is commonly used to express resolutions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of resolución is resoluciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/resoluˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of a New Year's resolution is tied to the tradition of las uvas, where eating twelve grapes is a ritual for good luck and success in the coming year.
- The Spanish word resolución shares the same Latin root as the English word 'solve', as both come from the idea of untying or loosening a knot.
- The Spanish word resolución is also used to describe the clarity of a digital screen or the quality of an image.
Examples in context
- El primer ministro no cedió una pulgada en su resolución.The prime minister didn't budge an inch on his resolution.This sentence shows how to use resolución to describe a person's firm stance.Tatoeba #6834178 by albrusgher, translation #3348134 by _undertoad
- La Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas adoptó el cese al fuego como resolución.The United Nations General Assembly adopted the cease-fire resolution.This sentence illustrates the use of resolución in the context of an official assembly.Tatoeba #13932981 by BenjaBesings_14, translation #241472 by CM
- Yo estoy contra esa resolución.I'm against that resolution.This sentence shows how to express opposition to a specific resolución.Tatoeba #455876 by lukaszpp, translation #455875 by lukaszpp
- La resolución del conflicto debe buscarse a través del diálogo.The resolution of the conflict should be sought through dialogue.
- Con determinación, lograremos superar cualquier obstáculo que se presente.With resolution, we will overcome any obstacle that arises.
- Mi propósito para el próximo año es aprender a tocar la guitarra.My resolution for the next year is to learn how to play the guitar.
- ¿Cuál es tu meta principal para el año que viene?What is your main resolution for next year?
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Example conversation
Mateo and María are talking about their New Year's goals.
- MateoMaría, ¿cuál es tu resolución para este año?María, what is your resolution for this year?
- MaríaMi resolución es hacer más ejercicio.My resolution is to exercise more.
- MateoEso suena muy bien, yo quiero leer más.That sounds very good, I want to read more.
- María¡Espero que mantengas tu resolución, Mateo!I hope you keep your resolution, Mateo!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry resolución, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries resolución, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
