Problemita (en. Minor issue)
/pro-ble-'mi-ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A minor inconvenience or a scarcely significant difficulty.
It's just a little problem that can be easily solved.
No es más que un problemita que se puede resolver fácilmente.
A matter that causes a slight annoyance or concern.
That's just a little problem and not worth worrying about.
Eso es solo un problemita y no vale la pena preocuparse.
Etymology
Diminutive of 'problema', from the Greek 'problema' which means 'something that arises'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
it's not a little problem
It refers to something that does not represent a real difficulty.
no es un problemita
solve a little problem
To solve a minor inconvenience.
resolver un problemita
a trivial problem
Suggests that the problem is trivial.
un problemita de nada
Related Words
problem
Situation that presents a difficulty.
problema
solution
Response or method to solve a problem.
solución
difficulty
State of finding problems or complications.
dificultad
Slang Meanings
A slight annoyance that should not cause stress.
It's just a little problem, don't worry so much.
Es solo un problemita, no te preocupes tanto.
An excuse to avoid doing something complicated.
He always says he has a little problem when he doesn't want to go to the party.
Siempre dice que tiene un problemita cuando no quiere ir a la fiesta.