Meaning
resolute, determined
In a sentence
Lei è sempre risoluta quando deve scegliere.
She is always resolute when she has to choose.
Sei stato così risoluto anche ieri?
Were you that resolute yesterday too?
Ha risposto alle critiche con tono fermo e risoluto.
He responded to the criticism with a firm and resolute tone.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| risoluto | masculine · singular |
| risoluta | feminine · singular |
| risoluti | masculine · plural |
| risolute | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stronger and more literary than deciso; common in writing, speeches, and journalism.
- Use with essere: essere risoluto. It agrees in gender and number: risoluto, risoluta, risoluti, risolute.
- Often followed by a purpose phrase: risoluto a fare qualcosa is possible, but deciso a is more common in everyday speech.