Isso é um problema
That's a problem
Culture note: Sometimes used to express dissatisfaction or concern, best followed by a suggestion.
Context: The user acknowledges the cash-only policy is an issue for them.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Isso
[EE-soo]
This
A pronoun used to refer to a specific thing close at hand or being indicated.
Isso é um problema que precisamos resolver.
This is a problem we need to solve.
é
[eh]
Is
Connects the subject of the sentence with a predicate (such as a descriptive word, a noun, or an entire proposition).
O que é complicado é o problema.
What is complicated is the problem.
um
[oon]
A
Used with singular nouns when the noun is not specific or mentioned for the first time.
É um problema mental.
It is a mental problem.
problema
[pro-BLEH-ma]
Problem
A difficulty that needs to be improved or solved.
O problema estava no pagamento.
The problem was with the payment.
Phrase Parts
Isso
É
Um problema
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