🇪🇸 How to say

“problem” in Spanish

problema
Illustration of "problem" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person looks confused while staring at a broken alarm clock on their bedside table, realizing they overslept and will be late for work.

Usage note

Problema is a masculine noun, so it uses 'el' even though it ends in -a. It's used in both formal and casual situations to describe any kind of difficulty or issue.

Examples

  • Tengo un problema con mi coche.

    I have a problem with my car.

  • No hay problema.

    No problem.

  • ¿Cuál es el problema?

    What is the problem?

Quick check

What does "problema" mean?

  • A. problem
  • B. case
  • C. part
  • D. number

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