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problema

problem

noun PROH-bleh-mah Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: Greek problema (something put forward, an obstacle)

Also means

issue

Usage Note

Problema is masculine despite its -a ending — like programma and tema, it comes from Greek and takes masculine articles: il problema, i problemi. This is a classic learner trap. Non c'è problema (no problem) is common in speech. Problematico (problematic) is the adjective.

Examples

"Abbiamo un problema con la connessione internet."

Natural Translation

We have a problem with the internet connection.

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