Spanish Phrase
Escribe la resolución que quieres.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘Write the resolution you want.’ It is a direct request for someone to put in writing the decision, goal, or formal resolution they have in mind. The word ‘resolución’ can refer to a formal decision (e.g., in a meeting) or, in a technical context, to a screen resolution, so the surrounding context clarifies the meaning.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need a colleague, student, or friend to write down a specific decision or goal they have chosen—such as drafting a meeting resolution, setting a personal objective, or specifying a desired screen setting.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Escribelaresoluciónquequieres
Imperative (tú) of escribir
‘Escribe’ is the informal second‑person singular imperative of ‘escribir’, used to give a direct command.
Definite article with feminine noun
‘la’ agrees with the feminine noun ‘resolución’, indicating a specific resolution.
Relative pronoun ‘que’
‘que’ introduces a relative clause that describes the resolution: ‘que quieres’ = ‘that you want’.
Present indicative of querer
‘quieres’ is the present indicative (tú) of ‘querer’, expressing the desire of the listener.
🗨In Conversation
Necesitamos dejar constancia de la decisión del comité.
We need to put the committee's decision in writing.
Claro, escribe la resolución que quieres y la revisaremos.
Sure, write the resolution you want and we’ll review it.
✕Common Mistakes
Escriba la resolución que quieres.
‘Escriba’ is the formal imperative; use it only if you’re speaking to someone you’d address with ‘usted’. The informal ‘tú’ form is ‘Escribe’.
Escribe la resoluciones que quieres.
‘Resolución’ is singular; the plural is ‘resoluciones’. The sentence refers to a single resolution.
Escribe la resolución que quieres tú.
Adding ‘tú’ after ‘quieres’ is redundant in this construction and can sound unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Redacta la resolución que deseas.
Draft the resolution you desire.
Anota la resolución que prefieres.
Note down the resolution you prefer.
Escribe la decisión que quieres.
Write the decision you want.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking contexts the plain imperative can sound abrupt. Adding ‘por favor’ or softening with ‘¿Podrías…?’ makes it more polite: ‘Por favor, escribe la resolución que quieres.’ Also, be aware that ‘resolución’ has two common meanings—formal decision and screen resolution—so clarify the topic if there’s any chance of confusion.