solution

• Sustantivo que designa el modo de resolver un problema o de salir de una situación difícil, o bien la mezcla homogénea resultante de disolver una sustancia en un líquido.

A noun referring to a means of solving a problem, dealing with a difficult situation, or a mixture formed by dissolving a substance in a liquid.

1. Answer to a problemA2formal

   A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

   Solución (respuesta a un problema)

   • We need to find a solution to the traffic problem.
   • The solution to the puzzle was surprisingly simple.
   • They proposed a solution that satisfied everyone.

   Sinónimosanswercureexplanationfixkeyremedyresolutionway out

   Antónimosdifficultydilemmaissueproblemquestion

2. Chemical mixtureB1formalscientific

   A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances, typically a liquid containing a dissolved solid or gas.

   disolución química

   • The chemist prepared a saline solution for the experiment.
   • Sugar dissolves in water to form a solution.
   • The solution turned blue when the indicator was added.

3. Resolution of a conflictB2formal

   The act of resolving a dispute or disagreement.

   Resolución de un conflicto

   • The two countries reached a peaceful solution to the border dispute.
   • Mediation helped them find a solution to their argument.
   • A diplomatic solution was preferred over military action.

   Sinónimoscompromisereconciliationresolutionsettlement