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el problemaproblemSpanish word meaning

"el problema" is a A2-level Spanish word meaning "problem". Below you can find 22 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Spanish conversations.

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Example Sentences

The Math Test
A1School & Education

The Math Test

Hay muchos números y ejercicios.

There are many numbers and problems.

Student and Teacher
A1Dialogue Practice

Student and Teacher

'No entiendo este problema,' dice Tom.

'I don't understand this problem,' says Tom.

Forgot Their Name
A1Funny Mistakes

Forgot Their Name

Pero tengo un problema.

But I have a problem.

The Coffee Machine is Broken
A1Everyday Situations

The Coffee Machine is Broken

Le cuentan el problema a su jefe.

They tell their boss about the problem.

Thanking Someone
A1Dialogue Practice

Thanking Someone

'No es ningún problema,' dice Tom.

'It is no problem,' Tom says.

Canceling an Appointment
A1Everyday Situations

Canceling an Appointment

Pero Anna tiene un problema.

But Anna has a problem.

The Wise Owl
A1Classics Retold

The Wise Owl

'Tengo un problema.'

'I have a problem.'

Calling Customer Service
A2Everyday Situations

Calling Customer Service

Emma decidió llamar al servicio de atención al cliente para resolver el problema.

Emma decided to call customer service to fix the problem.

Computer Problems
A2Technology

Computer Problems

'Aquí está tu problema,' dijo Emma con una sonrisa.

'Here is your problem,' Emma said with a smile.

Getting Enough Sleep
A2Health & Wellness

Getting Enough Sleep

Un día, su amiga Ana notó el problema.

One day, her friend Anna noticed the problem.

Keeping in Touch
A2Relationships

Keeping in Touch

Ana le cuenta a María sus problemas en el trabajo.

Anna tells Maria about her problems at work.

Requesting a Refund
A2Everyday Situations

Requesting a Refund

'Entiendo. ¿Puedo preguntarle cuál es el problema?' preguntó el empleado.

'I see. May I ask what the problem is?' the employee asked.

Meeting with the Tutor
A2School & Education

Meeting with the Tutor

'Empecemos con un ejercicio sencillo.'

'Let's start with a simple problem.'

Remote Work Problems
A2Work & Career

Remote Work Problems

Pero ahora estaba empezando a ver los problemas.

But now he was starting to see the problems.

Car Breakdown
A2Everyday Situations

Car Breakdown

'¿Es un problema grande?' preguntó Mark nerviosamente.

'Is that a big problem?' Mark asked nervously.

Returning an Item
A2Everyday Situations

Returning an Item

Pero había un problema.

But there was a problem.

Food Allergy Mix-Up
A2Funny Mistakes

Food Allergy Mix-Up

Solo había un problema: Emma era alérgica a los frutos secos.

There was just one problem: Emma was allergic to nuts.

Asking for a Deadline Extension
A2Work & Career

Asking for a Deadline Extension

'Veo el problema,' dijo.

'I see the problem,' he said.

The ATM Problem
A2Everyday Situations

The ATM Problem

'Este cajero tiene problemas a menudo,' dijo él.

'This machine often has problems,' he said.

Project Deadline
A2Work & Career

Project Deadline

El martes, hay un problema con el código.

On Tuesday, there is a problem with the code.

Missing the Deadline
B1Work & Career

Missing the Deadline

Ocultar los problemas nunca los hacía desaparecer.

Hiding problems never made them go away.

The AI Chatbot
B1Technology

The AI Chatbot

Los clientes podían escribir sus problemas en una ventana de chat.

Customers could type their problems into a chat window.

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