Spanish word

zanjar

Pronunciation

IPA/θaŋˈxaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbresolve

Example

Tenemos que zanjar este problema hoy.

We have to resolve this problem today.

Illustration for zanjar (resolve)

More examples

No podemos zanjar nuestras dudas sin más información.

We can't resolve our doubts without more information.

Core concept

A filled-in trench sealing a gap.

Common phrases

  • zanjar dudas

    resolve doubts

  • zanjar un asunto

    resolve a matter

Similar words

resolver: Identifies a problem's root cause and corrects it to stop it recurring.
solucionar: Removes obstacles or difficulties so a problem is overcome in practice.
arreglar: Fixes a broken item or a procedural glitch so things work normally again.
decidir: Chooses one option among alternatives to set a clear course of action.

Definition in Spanish

Resolver un tema de forma definitiva, dar por concluido algo para que no vuelva a abrirse.

Word origin

From the noun zanja 'ditch', originally a literal trench used to separate or enclose, later used metaphorically to mean definitively settle or close a matter.

Usage tips

  • A forceful, final verb meaning to close a matter so it will not be reopened, so using zanjar without others' agreement can sound confrontational.

Other meanings

  • settleverb
  • clear upverb

Opposites

Related words

  • zanjadoresolvedadjective

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