El problema
Example: El problema principal és la falta d'aigua a la ciutat.
Definition
"El problema" refers to a situation, matter, or condition that causes difficulty, concern, or worry. It denotes something that requires a solution or resolution, often presenting an obstacle or challenge as in the phrase 'El problema principal és la falta d'aigua a la ciutat.'
Etymology
The phrase "el problema" comes from the Spanish article 'el' meaning 'the' and the noun 'problema,' which originates from the Greek word 'problema,' meaning 'a task, a question, or something put forward.' Did you know that 'problema' in Greek literally means 'something thrown forward' or 'a proposition to be solved?' This reflects how problems are challenges put before us to resolve.
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"El problema" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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