How to Say ‘I have a problem.’ in Mexican Spanish
Tengo un problema.
TEHN-goh oon proh-BLEH-mah
[TEHN-goh oon proh-BLEH-mah]
💬 Usage Tip: A clear opener before the details. You can also soften it with “Disculpe, tengo un problema.”
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Adding “disculpe” or “oiga” can make this sound more polite when speaking to a landlord or building manager.
Phrase Breakdown
Tengo
[TEHN-goh]
I have
Used to say you have something, including an issue to report.
Tengo una pregunta sobre la reparación.
I have a question about the repair.
un
[oon]
a; one
Masculine singular article used before a noun.
un técnico vino ayer a revisar el calentador.
a technician came yesterday to check the heater.
problema
[proh-BLEH-mah]
problem
An issue, trouble, or malfunction.
El problema es que no sale agua caliente.
The problem is that no hot water comes out.
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