problem

a situation or matter that causes difficulty, worry, or concern

problema, dificultad

• have a problem with something/somebody

Collocations solve the problem · face a problem

• He has a real problem with authority.

  Tiene un gran problema con la autoridad.

a question or exercise that requires a solution, answer, or explanation in mathematics or another subject

problema matemático, ejercicio

• solve a problem

Collocations mathematical problem · word problem

• The students are working on a math problem.

  Los estudiantes están trabajando en un problema matemático.

a fault or error in the operation of a computer system that causes it to stop working properly

problema de computadora, fallo

• have a problem with something

Collocations computer problem · software problem

• The computer has a serious hardware problem.

  La computadora tiene un problema grave de hardware.

a situation or issue that affects society, such as poverty, crime, or unemployment

problema social, cuestión

• face a problem

Collocations social problem · economic problem

• The city faces many social problems.

  La ciudad enfrenta muchos problemas sociales.

an illness or injury that affects the body and requires medical attention

problema de salud, enfermedad

• have a problem with something

Collocations health problem · medical problem

• She has a heart problem.

  Ella tiene un problema cardíaco.

a fault or malfunction in an electronic device or system that needs to be fixed

problema técnico, fallo

• have a problem with something

Collocations technical problem · equipment problem

• The equipment has a technical problem.

  El equipo tiene un problema técnico.

a personal issue or difficulty that affects an individual's life, such as relationship issues or financial problems

problema personal, dificultad

• have a problem with something

Collocations personal problem · relationship problem

• He has personal problems that affect his work.

  Tiene problemas personales que afectan su trabajo.

a question or puzzle that requires logical reasoning to solve, often used in academic contexts

problema lógico, enigma

• solve a problem

Collocations logical problem · puzzle problem

• The logic problem was too difficult for the students.

  El problema lógico era demasiado difícil para los estudiantes.