English–Spanish

“problem” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoˈβlema/

Example

No hay problema.

There is no problem.

Illustration for problema (problem)

How to say “problem” in Spanish

“Problem” in Spanish is problema.

An obstacle blocking progress that requires a solution.

Full entry for problema: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with problema

Primero debemos resolver un problema.

First we must solve a problem.

Tips for using problema

  • Despite ending in -a, problema is grammatically masculine in Spanish, so use el problema rather than la problema.

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