solución
/soluˈθjon/feminine
The English word 'solution' is translated into Spanish as solución.
solución refers to an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
Meaning: an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem. (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
solución is a feminine noun. Because of this, it must be preceded by the feminine definite article la (as in la solución) instead of el. The plural form of solución is soluciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/soluˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In a casual setting, if someone says no tiene solución, they aren't just talking about a puzzle but are often describing a person who is hopeless or beyond help.
- While solución is the standard word, a Spanish speaker might use salida (meaning 'exit') to describe a way out of a difficult situation.
- The Spanish word solución can be used in a legal context to mean the 'discharge' or 'release' of a person from a legal obligation or bond.
Examples in context
- No es una solución.That's not a solution.This sentence is useful for stating that something is not a solución.Tatoeba #5058789 by don_ramon, translation #5058686 by CK
- Esta es la solución.This is the solution.This sentence is useful for identifying that something is la solución.Tatoeba #4329348 by pchamorro, translation #3820712 by CK
- No hay otra solución.There's no other solution.This sentence is useful for expressing that no other solución exists.Tatoeba #5157502 by don_ramon, translation #5157343 by al_ex_an_der
- El equipo de trabajo encontró una solución creativa para el problema.The work team found a creative solution to the problem.
- Presentaremos la solución propuesta durante la reunión.We will present the proposed solution during the meeting.
- Los expertos están analizando posibles remedios para el problema de salud pública.The experts are analyzing possible remedies for the public health problem.
- No es una solución definitiva, pero es un parche mientras encontramos algo mejor.It is not a definitive solution, but it is a patch while we find something better.
- Los vecinos pusieron un parche a la tubería rota hasta que llegara el fontanero.The neighbors put a patch on the broken pipe until the plumber arrived.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing a project problem at work.
- DanielNo encuentro la solución a este problema.I cannot find the solution to this problem.
- LucíaYo tengo una solución muy sencilla, Daniel.I have a very simple solution, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Cuál es tu solución, Lucía?What is your solution, Lucía?
- LucíaPodemos cambiar el horario de la reunión.We can change the meeting time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “solution” translations and entries solución, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
