O problema
Example: O problema da água suja afeta toda a cidade.
Definition
"O problema" refers to a specific issue or difficulty that causes concern or needs to be addressed. It denotes a situation causing trouble or requiring a solution, as in 'The problem of dirty water affects the whole city.'
Etymology
The phrase "o problema" comes from Portuguese, where "o" is the definite article meaning 'the' and "problema" is derived from the Greek word 'problema,' meaning 'a task or a question proposed for solution.' The term entered Portuguese through Latin, retaining its meaning related to difficulties or issues to be solved.
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