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"Troubles" is a form of "trouble", a noun which is often translated as "los problemas". "Problems" is a form of "problem", a noun which is often translated as "el problema". Learn more about the difference between "troubles" and "problems" below.
trouble(
truh
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buhl
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (difficulty)
a. los problemas (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I'm having trouble with my computer.Tengo problemas con mi computadora.
b. la dificultad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The trouble lies in the amount of resources needed.La dificultad reside en la cantidad de recursos necesarios.
2. (effort)
a. la molestia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It's a lot of trouble just to keep your brother happy.Es mucha molestia nada más para contentar a tu hermano.
3. (unrest)
a. los disturbios (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Trouble was about to begin when the police appeared.Iban a comenzar disturbios cuando apareció la policía.
b. el conflictos (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The union is causing trouble in the company because a worker was unfairly fired.El sindicato está armando conflictos en la empresa por el despido improcedente de un trabajador.
4. (illness)
a. las problemas (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Very high blood pressure can cause vision trouble.La tensión muy alta puede causar problemas de vista.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
5. (to worry)
a. preocupar
Don't trouble your mother with your problems.No preocupes a tu madre con tus problemas.
a. molestar
I hate to trouble you, but I don't know who else to ask.Siento molestarte, pero no sé a quién pedírselo.
b. preocuparse por
Mom, don't trouble yourself making me dinner. I'm not hungry.Mamá, no te preocupes por hacerme la cena. No tengo hambre.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Can I trouble you for a glass of water?¿Me regala un vaso de agua?
Sir, could I trouble you for a spoon?Señor, ¿me podría dar una cuchara?
7. (to afflict)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. molestarse
There's no need to trouble. I'll fix it in the morning.No se moleste. Yo lo arreglo por la mañana.
problem(
pra
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bluhm
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (difficulty)
a. el problema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What's the problem?¿Cuál es el problema?
a. el problema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Can you pick up the kids from school today? - No problem!¿Puedes recoger a los niños hoy de la escuela? - ¡No hay problema!
3. (trouble)
a. el problema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That child has caused too many problems in class.Ese niño ha causado demasiados problemas en clase.
4. (issue)
a. el problema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The unemployment problem in this country needs to be addressed as soon as possible.El problema del desempleo en este país debe abordarse lo antes posible.
5. (objection)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Do you have a problem with that?¿Tienes algo que objetar?
I have no problem with the current management.Yo no tengo nada en contra de la gerencia actual.
6. (dilemma)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm having problems deciding where to go on vacation.Me cuesta decidir adónde irme de vacaciones.
They're having problems figuring out whether to sell the house or not.No acaban de decidir si vender la casa o no.
a. el problema (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The most difficult problem on the math test is the last one.El problema más difícil del examen de matemáticas es el último.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
