resolution

S2 W2

BrE /rɪˈzɒljuːʃn/ AmE /rɪˈzɑːluːʃn/

noun en → es

1 DECISION [C/U + of] B1

a decision to do something or to stop doing something

resolución, decisión

  • resolution to do sth

Collocations resolution to change · resolution to stop smoking

  • He made a resolution to give up drinking.

    Él tomó la resolución de dejar de beber.

2 SETTLEMENT [C/U + to] B1

an official decision that solves a problem or ends an argument

resolución, acuerdo

  • resolution of sth

Collocations resolution of conflict · resolution of a problem

  • The resolution of the dispute was welcomed by everyone.

    La resolución del conflicto fue bienvenida por todos.

3 CLARITY [U + of] B2

the amount of detail that can be seen or heard in a picture, photograph, sound recording, etc.

resolución (de imagen)

  • resolution of sth

Collocations high resolution image · low resolution sound recording

  • The camera has a high resolution.

    La cámara tiene una alta resolución.

4 DETERMINATION [U] B1

the quality of being determined to do something, especially when this is difficult or unpleasant

firmeza, determinación

Collocations show resolution

  • She showed great resolution in her efforts to raise money for the charity.

    Ella demostró una gran determinación en sus esfuerzos para recaudar dinero para la caridad.

5 LEGAL [C] B2

a formal statement that is passed by a government, parliament, or other official organization

resolución (legal)

  • resolution of sth
  • The resolution was passed by a large majority.

    La resolución fue aprobada por una amplia mayoría.

6 DISPUTE [C] B2

an official decision that solves a problem or ends an argument in a formal meeting, such as a conference or parliament

resolución (de un conflicto)

  • resolution of sth
  • The conference reached a resolution on the issue.

    La conferencia llegó a una resolución sobre el asunto.

7 SETTLEMENT [C] B2

an official decision that solves a problem or ends an argument in a court of law

resolución (judicial)

  • resolution of sth
  • The court reached a resolution in the case.

    El tribunal llegó a una resolución en el caso.

8 DIALOGUE [C] B2

a formal discussion or meeting to try and solve problems between two groups of people who disagree with each other

diálogo, negociación

  • resolution talks
  • Peace resolution talks are scheduled for next week.

    Se han programado negociaciones de paz para la próxima semana.