settle

US /ˈset̬.əl/
UK /ˈset̬.əl/
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1.

resolver, arreglar

to resolve or reach an agreement about an argument or problem

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They decided to settle the dispute out of court.
Decidieron resolver la disputa fuera de los tribunales.
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Let's settle this once and for all.
Vamos a resolver esto de una vez por todas.
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2.

establecerse, colonizar

to establish a new place of residence or a community

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The pioneers began to settle the new territory.
Los pioneros comenzaron a colonizar el nuevo territorio.
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Many immigrants came to settle in this country.
Muchos inmigrantes vinieron a establecerse en este país.
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3.

calmarse, asentarse

to become calm, quiet, or stable

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The dust began to settle after the wind died down.
El polvo comenzó a asentarse después de que el viento amainara.
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The children finally settled down for the night.
Los niños finalmente se calmaron para la noche.
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1.

asentamiento, colonia

a place where people have come to live and establish a community

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The new settlement grew rapidly.
El nuevo asentamiento creció rápidamente.
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Archaeologists discovered an ancient settlement.
Los arqueólogos descubrieron un antiguo asentamiento.
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2.

acuerdo, resolución

an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

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The two parties reached a financial settlement.
Las dos partes llegaron a un acuerdo financiero.
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The divorce settlement was finalized last week.
El acuerdo de divorcio se finalizó la semana pasada.
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