What is the Spanish word for "trouble"?

Learn how to say "trouble" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

trouble

Spanish

problemas

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Alternative translations of "trouble"

dificultad
apuro
lío
molestia

Examples of how to use "trouble" in Spanish

English
Are you having trouble with your car?
Spanish
¿Tienes problemas con tu coche?
English
She got into trouble at school.
Spanish
Ella se metió en problemas en la escuela.
English
This car always gives me trouble.
Spanish
Este coche siempre me da problemas.
English
We ran into trouble last night.
Spanish
Nos encontramos con problemas anoche.
English
He is in serious trouble now.
Spanish
Él está en serios problemas ahora.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "trouble" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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