Describe problems in everyday situations.
The idea
Conjugate tener with un problema. Add con for what is affected or para before an action.
Examples
- Tengo un problema con la impresora.I have a problem with the printer.
- Tenemos un problema de espacio.We have a space problem.
- ¿Tienes algún problema para entrar?Do you have any problem getting in?
- Mi hermano tiene un problema con su bicicleta.My brother has a problem with his bicycle.
- Ellas tienen un problema de dinero.They have a money problem.
- La vecina tiene un problema para dormir.The neighbour has a problem sleeping.
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Avoid soy un problema when you mean you have one; say tengo un problema.
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Complete the sentence: Yo ___ un problema nuevo. (tengo / tienen)
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tengo
tengo matches the speaker.
Complete the sentence: Hay un problema ___ la impresora. (con / para)
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con
con connects the problem to the printer.
Complete the sentence: Mis amigos ___ un problema de dinero. (tienen / tengo)
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tienen
tienen matches the plural subject.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Complete the sentence: Yo ___ un problema nuevo. (tengo / tienen)
Complete the sentence: Hay un problema ___ la impresora. (con / para)
Complete the sentence: Mis amigos ___ un problema de dinero. (tienen / tengo)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a problem and what it concerns.