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resolución

resolution

noun rreh-soh-loo-SYOHN Less Common
People & Society Politics

Origin: From Latin resolutio, a loosening, dissolving.

Also means

decision

Usage Note

Resolución covers three distinct senses: a formal resolution or decree (resolución judicial), personal resolve or determination, and screen/image resolution in technology (alta resolución). Context usually makes the meaning clear. The plural resoluciones is regular; the final -n shifts stress to the preceding syllable: reh-soh-LOO-syoh-nehs.

Examples

"El tribunal dictó una resolución favorable."

Natural Translation

The court issued a favorable ruling.

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