Meaning
To find a solution to a stalemate or difficult situation.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, resolving an impasse often involves 'cafézinho' (coffee). Many serious business deadlocks are resolved not in the meeting room, but during a casual coffee break where personal connections are strengthened. Portuguese culture tends to value hierarchy and formal protocols. Resolving an impasse often requires the intervention of a superior or a formal written proposal. In Angolan business culture, 'resolver um impasse' may involve long periods of negotiation and building mutual trust (confiança). Patience is a key virtue in conflict resolution. Community-based resolution is common. In some contexts, resolving an impasse might involve consulting community elders or local leaders to find a balanced solution.
Use in Job Interviews
When asked about conflict resolution, say: 'Eu tenho facilidade em resolver impasses de forma diplomática.' It sounds very professional.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'impasse' is masculine. Always say 'UM impasse' or 'O impasse', never 'uma'.
Meaning
To find a solution to a stalemate or difficult situation.
Use in Job Interviews
When asked about conflict resolution, say: 'Eu tenho facilidade em resolver impasses de forma diplomática.' It sounds very professional.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'impasse' is masculine. Always say 'UM impasse' or 'O impasse', never 'uma'.
The 'Jeitinho'
In Brazil, if you can't 'resolver o impasse' formally, people might try to 'dar um jeitinho' (find an informal way).
Test Yourself
Preencha a lacuna com a forma correta do verbo 'resolver'.
Ontem, nós finalmente ________ o impasse entre os sócios.
The sentence refers to 'nós' (we) in the past (ontem), so 'resolvemos' is the correct conjugation.
Qual é o melhor contexto para usar 'resolver um impasse'?
Escolha a situação mais adequada:
'Impasse' implies a significant deadlock or disagreement, typical of international diplomacy.
Complete o diálogo de forma profissional.
Diretor: 'Ainda não temos um acordo sobre o orçamento.' Gerente: '________'
This response is professional and uses the phrase correctly in a business context.
Combine o tipo de impasse com a solução provável.
1. Impasse Político | 2. Impasse Técnico | 3. Impasse Pessoal
Political impasses are solved by votes/coalitions, technical by software/hardware fixes, and personal by communication.
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Visual Learning Aids
Problem vs. Impasse
Practice Bank
4 exercisesOntem, nós finalmente ________ o impasse entre os sócios.
The sentence refers to 'nós' (we) in the past (ontem), so 'resolvemos' is the correct conjugation.
Escolha a situação mais adequada:
'Impasse' implies a significant deadlock or disagreement, typical of international diplomacy.
Diretor: 'Ainda não temos um acordo sobre o orçamento.' Gerente: '________'
This response is professional and uses the phrase correctly in a business context.
1. Impasse Político | 2. Impasse Técnico | 3. Impasse Pessoal
Political impasses are solved by votes/coalitions, technical by software/hardware fixes, and personal by communication.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, 'solucionar um impasse' is perfectly correct and slightly more formal.
No, for traffic use 'engarrafamento' or 'congestionamento'.
Yes, it is very common in both Brazil and Portugal, especially in news and business.
Yes, you can say 'romper o impasse' for a sudden resolution.
It would be 'criar um impasse' (to create a deadlock) or 'manter o impasse' (to maintain the deadlock).
You can, but it sounds ironic or very dramatic. Better to use 'decidir'.
You say 'Estamos em um impasse'.
It is masculine: 'o impasse'.
Yes, it's a regular verb: eu resolvi, você resolveu, nós resolvemos.
A 'dilema' is a choice between two options; an 'impasse' is a state of being stuck because of a conflict.
Related Phrases
Desatar o nó
similarTo untie the knot / solve a complex problem
Chegar a um acordo
builds onTo reach an agreement
Quebrar o gelo
similarTo break the ice
Sair do zero
similarTo get off the ground / start from zero
Dirimir dúvidas
specialized formTo settle doubts
