O problema
Example: O problema na escola foi resolvido rapidamente.
Definition
"O problema" refers to a difficulty, issue, or matter that needs to be addressed or solved. It often indicates a situation causing concern or requiring a solution, as in the phrase: 'O problema na escola foi resolvido rapidamente,' meaning the issue at the school was quickly resolved.
Etymology
The phrase "o problema" comes from Portuguese, where "o" is the definite article meaning 'the' and "problema" is borrowed from the Latin 'problema,' which itself derives from the Greek 'problema,' meaning 'a task' or 'a question put forward.' Did you know? The word 'problema' entered many European languages through Latin, retaining its meaning related to challenges or questions to solve.
Learn to use this word actively
"O problema" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 112 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Portuguese as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
