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risoluto

resolute

adjective ree-zoh-LOO-toh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Origin: From Latin resolutus (loosened, freed), past participle of resolvere.

Also means

determined

Usage Note

Risoluto describes a person or action that is firm and unwavering. It is close in meaning to deciso (decided) but carries a stronger connotation of mental toughness. As the past participle of risolvere (to solve/resolve), it can also be used adjectivally to mean 'resolved' in the sense of a settled problem, though this is less common.

Examples

"Affrontò il problema in modo risoluto."

Natural Translation

She faced the problem in a resolute manner.

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