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"Inconveniente" is an adjective which is often translated as "inconvenient", and "problema" is a noun which is often translated as "problem". Learn more about the difference between "inconveniente" and "problema" below.
inconveniente, el inconveniente(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unsuitable)
a. inconvenient
Una llamada en medio de la noche realmente es inconveniente.A call in the middle of the night is truly inconvenient.
b. inappropriate
Este es un momento inconveniente para hablar de negocios.This is an inappropriate time to discuss business.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (obstacle)
a. problem
Surgió un inconveniente con la implementación del programa.A problem came up with the implementation of the program.
b. disadvantage
El uso excesivo de la tecnología tiene sus inconvenientes.The excessive use of technology has its disadvantages.
c. drawback
La barrera del idioma fue el mayor inconveniente de esta conferencia.The language barrier was the biggest drawback of this conference.
3. (bother)
a. objection
Espero que no tenga inconveniente en cambiar la cita.I hope you have no objection to changing the meeting.
b. inconvenience
Les pedimos disculpas por los inconvenientes causados.We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused.
el problema(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (difficulty)
a. problem
Aún no hay solución para el problema de la violencia en las calles de nuestra ciudad.There is still no solution to the problem of violence in the streets of our city.
b. trouble
El problema de ser rico es que no sabes quiénes son tus verdaderos amigos.The trouble with being rich is that you don't know who your real friends are.
2. (exercise)
a. problem
Tienen hora y media para resolver todos los problemas del examen.You have an hour and a half to solve all the problems in the exam.
