heypolyglot
Italian

problema

/proˈblɛ.ma/noun · masculineA2
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Meaning

problem

In a sentence

Ho un problema con la stampante di casa.

I have a problem with the printer at home.

C'è un problema nell'app, non si apre.

There's a bug in the app, it won't open.

Hai risolto il problema con il computer?

Did you solve the problem with the computer?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
problemamasculine · singular
problemimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'problema' for general issues; 'guaio' implies trouble or consequences.
  • Always masculine: 'il problema', never 'la problema'.
  • Common in informal speech; 'questione' sounds more formal.

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