Ella tiene problemas serios con sus padres por el jarrón roto.
English: She is in serious trouble with her parents because of the broken vase.
problema /pɾoβlˈema/ · noun · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "trouble".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- trouble
- Translation
- problema
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".
| Dictionary form | problema |
|---|---|
| Article | el |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | problemas |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + el problema
- Examples
- Esto es el problema.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Tuvimos algo de dificultad para encontrar el pueblo pequeño en la oscuridad.
English: We had a bit of trouble finding the small village in the dark.
Si derramas esa bebida, tendrás problemas de verdad.
English: If you spill that drink, you'll be in real trouble.
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