there was a problem

hubo un problema

there was a problem(thehr wuhz ey pra-bluhm)

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1. (general)

a. hubo un problema

There was a problem with the sound, and the concert was interrupted for an hour.

Hubo un problema con el sonido y el concierto estuvo interrumpido una hora.

b. había un problema

There was a problem with our visas, and we had to wait for hours at the airport.

Había un problema con nuestros visados y tuvimos que esperar horas en el aeropuerto.