No. 239 in Portuguese
problema
A difficult or unpleasant situation requiring a solution; a problem.
In a sentence
Eu tenho um problema com o som do meu computador.
I have a problem with the sound of my computer.
Here, 'problema' is used to describe a specific issue or difficulty faced regarding the computer's sound system.
Resolver problemas desafiadores é algo que eu gosto de fazer.
Solving challenging problems is something I enjoy doing.
In this sentence, the plural 'problemas' refers to mathematical, technical, or conceptual challenges, often requiring intellectual effort to resolve.
A palavra 'problema' em português é uma palavra masculina, apesar de terminar com a letra 'a'.
The word 'problema' in Portuguese is a masculine word, despite ending with the letter 'a'.
Here, 'problema' is the referential focus of a linguistic observation, highlighting its gender and form in the context of grammar discussion.
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