A1 noun Neutral #203 más común

problem

/ˈprɒbləm/

A problem is a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved. It often refers to something that causes difficulty or stress in daily life.

Ejemplos

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I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.

There is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.

2

The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.

The leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.

3

No problem, I can help you move those boxes!

It is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
problem
Adverbio
problematically
Adjetivo
problematic
Relacionado
problem-solver
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!

Quiz rápido

I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: problem

Ejemplos

1

I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.

everyday

There is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.

2

The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.

formal

The leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.

3

No problem, I can help you move those boxes!

informal

It is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.

4

The research focuses on the problem of rising sea levels.

academic

The study looks at the difficult issue of the ocean getting higher.

5

We encountered a technical problem during the presentation.

business

We had a machine-related difficulty while showing our work.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
problem
Adverbio
problematically
Adjetivo
problematic
Relacionado
problem-solver

Colocaciones comunes

solve a problem to find an answer to a difficulty
big problem a very serious difficulty
common problem a difficulty that many people have
health problem a medical difficulty or illness
technical problem a difficulty with a machine or system

Frases Comunes

No problem

You are welcome / It is easy

Problem solved

The difficulty is finished

What's the problem?

What is wrong?

Se confunde a menudo con

problem vs trouble

Problem is a countable noun (a problem), while trouble is usually uncountable (some trouble).

problem vs issue

Issue is often used in professional settings as a softer, more formal word for problem.

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Notas de uso

The word 'problem' is used for everything from small daily annoyances to major global crises. It is very common to use 'have a problem with' when something is not working correctly.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget to make the word plural (e.g., saying 'I have many problem' instead of 'I have many problems').

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!

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Origen de la palabra

From the Ancient Greek word 'problēma', which means 'something thrown forward' for discussion or a task to be done.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: a problem, two problems, many problems. Often followed by the preposition 'with': I have a problem with my car. Commonly used with verbs like 'have', 'solve', 'cause', or 'face'.
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Contexto cultural

In modern English-speaking business environments, people sometimes use the word 'challenge' instead of 'problem' to sound more positive and proactive.

Quiz rápido

I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: problem

Palabras relacionadas

example

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An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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