Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Problema: problem
problema
Pronunciation: proh-BLEH-mah (stress the capital letters)
Problema means “problem” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: problem
- How to say it: proh-BLEH-mah
- Gender: el problema
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “problema” means and how to use it
Problema means “problem.” It ends in -a but is masculine: el problema.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el problema (masculine)
- Plural: los problemas
Examples with audio
- No hay problema.There is no problem.
- Tenemos un problema con el coche.We have a problem with the car.
- Ese es otro problema.That is another problem.
Usage tip
Words ending in -ma from Greek are masculine: el problema, el tema, el idioma, el sistema. “No hay problema” and “sin problema” are common ways to say “no problem.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “problem” in Spanish?
“problem” in Spanish is “problema.” It is pronounced proh-BLEH-mah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “problema”?
Say proh-BLEH-mah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “problema” masculine or feminine?
Problema is masculine: “el problema.” The plural is “problemas.”
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