problema

/pɾoˈblema/, [pɾoˈβ̞le.ma]

problem, trouble


Noun problema m (plural problemas)

  1. problem, issue, challenge, matter, concern, business, difficulty, snag (a difficulty or obstacle that has to be dealt with)
  2. trouble (singular or plural)
  3. question, dilemma, conundrum
  4. condition (illness)
  5. hot water (plural)

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Examples
  • Tengo un pequeño problema.

    I have a small problem.

  • Creo que Tom no tiene la capacidad de resolver el problema.

    I think Tom doesn't have the ability to solve the problem.

  • El problema estaba en discusión.

    The problem was under discussion.

  • El problema sigue sin resolverse.

    The problem remains unsolved.

  • Para mí quisiera yo ese problema.

    Gee, I wish I had that problem.

  • Hagamos por solucionar ese problema luego.

    We'll deal with the problem later.

  • Los expertos se han ocupado del problema por mucho tiempo.

    The experts have long been handling the problem.

  • Tuvimos que cancelar la reunión de mañana debido a un problema de horarios.

    We had to nix tomorrow's meeting because of a scheduling problem.

  • Su ensayo hacía sólo un análisis superficial del problema, así que fue una gran sorpresa para él conseguir la nota más alta de la clase.

    His essay gave only a superficial analysis of the problem, so it was a real surprise to him when he got the highest grade in the class.

  • Intentaré resolver el problema cueste lo que cueste.

    I will try to solve the problem at any rate.

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