How to Say ‘A problem’ in Mexican Spanish
Un problema
oon proh-BLEH-mah
[oon proh-BLEH-mah]
💬 Usage Tip: Simple and clear. “Problema” ends in -a but is masculine: un problema.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: If you want to sound softer, Mexicans often say “un detallito” or “un problema pequeño,” depending on the situation.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[oon]
a; one
Masculine singular indefinite article meaning 'a' or 'one.'
Un vecino también reportó problemas de agua.
A neighbor also reported water problems.
problema
[proh-BLEH-mah]
problem
A difficulty or issue; useful when reporting something broken.
El problema empezó ayer por la noche.
The problem started last night.
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