A1 — Beginnernoun
problema
problem, issue
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
difficoltàostacoloquestionecomplicazioneguaio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
soluzionerispostafacilitàvantaggioopportunità
Usage note
'Problema' is masculine despite ending in -a (un problema, i problemi). 'Guaio' is more colloquial. 'Nessun problema!' = No problem! 'Che problema c'è?' = What's the issue?
Example
"Abbiamo un problema con il computer — non si accende."
"We have a problem with the computer — it won't turn on."
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