Spanish word

problemita

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾoβleˈmita/

Meaning

  • masculine nounlittle problem

Example

No es más que un problemita, no te preocupes.

It's nothing more than a little problem, don't worry.

Illustration for problemita (little problem)

More examples

En la reunión decidió reportar el problemita para buscar una solución.

At the meeting they decided to report the little problem to seek a solution.

Core concept

A small snag in everyday life.

Common phrases

  • reportar un problemita

    report the little problem

  • comentar un problemita

    mention the little problem

  • afrontar un problemita

    deal with the little problem

Similar words

problema: A problem or difficulty that requires attention or a solution.
inconveniente: An unfavorable detail or condition that causes annoyance or practical trouble.
contratiempo: A temporary setback that disrupts plans or timing.
percance: A minor accidental mishap or unlucky occurrence that causes trouble.

Definition in Spanish

Diminutivo de problema que implica una dificultad leve o una atenuación intencional de su importancia según el contexto.

Word origin

It comes from Spanish problema, ultimately from Latin and Greek πρόβλημα meaning 'obstacle', with the diminutive suffix -ita marking a smaller or softened difficulty.

Usage tips

  • Despite ending in -a, problema and problemita are grammatically masculine and take el or un, and problemita often signals an intentional softening of the issue.

Other meanings

  • slight problemnoun

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