A direct cognate of the English word "problem"
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noun suffix
Problema means problem and is a direct cognate of the English word.
el problema
problem, trouble
A difficulty, challenge, or question to be solved.
- Hay un problema con el motor = There is a problem with the engine
- El problema de vivir lejos es el tráfico = The trouble with living far away is the traffic