problemas de matemáticas
/pɾoblemas de matematikas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "math problems" is translated into Spanish as problemas de matemáticas.
This phrase refers to questions or exercises in mathematics that a student must solve.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of problemas (problems) and de matemáticas (of mathematics).
Which one should you use?
You can also use the adjective form problemas matemáticos to mean "mathematical problems".
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single math problem, use the singular form problema de matemáticas.
Did you know?
- Using the word problema in a social context rather than an academic one can imply that you are looking for an argument or a fight.
- While problema ends in -a, it is a masculine noun. This means you must use el problema or un problema rather than the feminine articles used for most words ending in -a.
- The word problema shares a root with the English word 'problem' and originates from the Greek word for 'something thrown forward'.
Examples in context
- Necesito ayuda con los problemas matemáticos de mi tarea.I need help with the math problems from my homework.
- Los ejercicios de matemáticas en este libro son bastante desafiantes.The math exercises in this book are quite challenging.
- ¿Ya resolviste el problema de matemáticas del ejercicio tres?Did you already solve the math problem from exercise three?
- No puedo resolver estos problemas de matemáticas.I cannot solve these math problems.
- El examen tiene diez problemas de matemáticas.The exam has ten math problems.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are studying together in a library.
- Alejandro¿Me ayudas con estos problemas de matemáticas, Sofía?Can you help me with these math problems, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, claro, son muy difíciles.Yes, of course, they are very difficult.
- AlejandroGracias, me cuesta mucho entenderlos.Thanks, I have a lot of trouble understanding them.
- SofíaNo te preocupes, lo haremos juntos.Don't worry, we will do it together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
