solution

S2 W1

BrE /səˈluːʃn/ AmE /səˈloʊʃn/

noun en → es

1 ANSWER/RESOLVE [countable] A2

an answer to a problem or question; the act of solving something

solución, respuesta

  • a solution to a problem/question

Collocations solution to a problem · find a solution

  • They are working on a solution to the traffic problems.

    Están trabajando en una solución para los problemas de tráfico.

2 MIXTURE [countable] B1

a liquid mixture of one or more substances dissolved in water; a substance that is used to clean something

solución, mezcla líquida

  • a solution for cleaning

Collocations solution for cleaning · chemical solution

  • Use a mild soap solution to clean the windows.

    Utiliza una solución suave de jabón para limpiar las ventanas.

3 SETTLEMENT [countable] B2

an agreement reached by people who are arguing or disagreeing; a way of dealing with something that is difficult or unpleasant

acuerdo, arreglo

  • a solution to a conflict

Collocations solution to a conflict · reach a solution

  • The two sides have reached a solution.

    Las dos partes han alcanzado un acuerdo.

1 MATH [countable] B2

the answer to a mathematical problem or equation; the process of finding this answer

solución matemática, respuesta

  • a solution to an equation

Collocations solution to a problem · find the solution

  • The solution to this equation is x=3.

    La solución a esta ecuación es x=3.