resolver

/Rɨ.zoɫ.ˈveɾ/

//Rɨ.zoɫ.ˈveɾ// verb

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The verdict

“resolver” is a regularly-used Portuguese word, ranked #1,476 in Portuguese word frequency and used as a verb.

#1,476
frequency rank, Portuguese
8
letters
12
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - dissolver pouco a pouco; separar nas partes constituintes

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

resolver vs revolver
88% similar
resolver vs remover
75% similar
resolver vs recolher
75% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for resolver
PropertyValue
Headwordresolver
LanguagePortuguese
Part of speechVerb
IPA/Rɨ.zoɫ.ˈveɾ/
Letters8
Frequency rank#1,476
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “resolver” sits in Portuguese frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). resolver lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Portuguese entry for resolver is 8 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /Rɨ.zoɫ.ˈveɾ/. Corpus data places it at rank #1,476 in overall Portuguese word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 7 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for resolver, with forms such as "ersolver", "reoslver", and "reslover". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 3 confusable-pair relationships, "revolver", "remover", "recolher", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest to reason about phoneme by phoneme, absent a documented history. The correct Portuguese form is resolver, spelled R-E-S-O-L-V-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    dissolver pouco a pouco; separar nas partes constituintes
  2. 2
    transformar
  3. 3
    reduzir
  4. 4
    solucionar; reduzir por análise mental a algo mais facilmente compreensível
  5. 5
    chegar a uma decisão séria e definitiva sobre algo; determinar
  6. 6
    determinar ou declarar formalmente num voto ou resolução, como por exemplo numa assembleia
  7. 7
    tratar uma questão ou assunto de maneira definitiva

This word in other languages

resolve(English)resolver(Español)résoudre(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ersolver,reoslver,reslover,resolevr,resollver,resolverr,resolvre,resolvver,resovler,ressolver,rresolver,rseolver

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of resolver - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ersolver2reoslver2reslover2resolevr2resollver1resolverr1resolvre2resolvver1
Edit distance from "resolver"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Portuguese corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "resolver"?
"resolver" is spelled R-E-S-O-L-V-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /Rɨ.zoɫ.ˈveɾ/.
What does "resolver" mean?
As a verb, "resolver" means: dissolver pouco a pouco; separar nas partes constituintes
What words are commonly confused with "resolver"?
"resolver" is commonly confused with "revolver", "remover", "recolher". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "resolver"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "resolver" is /Rɨ.zoɫ.ˈveɾ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "resolver" come from?
"resolver" is a Portuguese word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “resolver”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Portuguese spelling is R-E-S-O-L-V-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /Rɨ.zoɫ.ˈveɾ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “revolver” - see the side-by-side comparison. resolver vs revolver
  • Browse more Portuguese words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Portuguese words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list