Meaning & use
problemo
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Meaning
nouncountableinformalslanghumorous
A problem or difficulty, used humorously or informally.
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a problemo' or 'problemoes', but it is almost always used in the fixed phrase 'no problemo'.
Patterns
- no problemo
If you can't come to the party, no problemo—we'll meet another time.
He said 'no problemo' when I asked for a small favor.
There's a little problemo with the car, but we can fix it.
Word forms
| plural | problemoes |
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Common combinations
- no problemo
- No problemo, I can give you a ride.
- big problemo
- We have a big problemo if the boss finds out.
- little problemo
- Just a little problemo with the schedule.
Synonyms and how they differ
Commonly confused: problemo or problem?
problemo vs problem
The correct standard English word. 'Problemo' is a slang variant, not used in formal writing.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'problemo' correctly in an informal context?
Choose one answer.
'No problemo' is the most common fixed phrase. The other options use 'problemo' as a general noun, which is possible but much less natural and not standard in serious contexts.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “problemo”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.