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problemo

prob-LAY-moh

Problemo (noun) means a jokey, faux-Spanish way of saying "problem," most familiar from the phrase "no problemo.". Example: “Need a ride? No problemo, I'll swing by at five.”

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A jokey, faux-Spanish way of saying "problem," most familiar from the phrase "no problemo."
"Need a ride? No problemo, I'll swing by at five."

How to use problemo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA jokey way of saying "no problem," popularized by pop culture catchphrases.

When to use it

Very informal and used mainly for comic effect, almost always in the phrase "no problemo."

Word forms

problemos plural

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Etymology

A humorous spelling of "problem" with an added -o, mimicking Spanish (the real Spanish word is actually "problema").

Origin: Spanish

Rhymes for problemo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “problemo” mean?

The word “problemo” means a jokey, faux-Spanish way of saying "problem," most familiar from the phrase "no problemo.". In plain terms, a jokey way of saying "no problem," popularized by pop culture catchphrases.

How do you pronounce “problemo”?

“Problemo” is pronounced prob-LAY-moh (/ˌpɹɒbˈleɪmoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “problemo” in a sentence?

Here is “problemo” used in a sentence: “Need a ride? No problemo, I'll swing by at five.”

What part of speech is “problemo”?

“Problemo” is a noun.

Where does the word “problemo” come from?

The word “problemo” comes from Spanish. A humorous spelling of "problem" with an added -o, mimicking Spanish (the real Spanish word is actually "problema").

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