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Problema y soluciónProblem and Solution

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problema

Problem
problema Problem
/pɾoˈβlema/

Este problema necesita una solución clara.This problem needs a clear solution.

solución

Solution
solución Solution
/soluˈsjon/

Encontramos una solución sencilla para el asunto.We found a simple solution to the issue.

arreglo

Fix
arreglo Fix
/aˈreɣlo/

El arreglo de la pantalla estará listo hoy.The technician will fix the screen today.

resolver

Solve
resolver Solve
/resoɾˈβeɾ/

Ella logró resolver el acertijo en pocos minutos.She solved the puzzle in a few minutes.

causa

Cause
causa Cause
/ˈkawsa/

El frío puede ser la causa de la avería.Cold weather can cause the pipes to freeze.

efecto

Effect
efecto Effect
/eˈfekto/

La nueva norma tuvo un efecto inmediato en el tráfico.The new rule had an immediate effect on traffic.

asunto

Issue
asunto Issue
/aˈsunto/

El equipo habló del asunto durante la reunión.The team discussed the issue at the meeting.

desafío

Challenge
desafío Challenge
/desaˈfi.o/

Aprender un idioma nuevo es un gran desafío.Learning a new language is a real challenge.

obstáculo

Obstacle
obstáculo Obstacle
/oβsˈtakulo/

La falta de tiempo fue el principal obstáculo.A lack of time became the main obstacle to progress.

barrera

Barrier
barrera Barrier
/baˈrera/

La barrera del idioma puede dificultar la comunicación.Language barriers can slow communication.

remedio

Remedy
remedio Remedy
/reˈmeðjo/

El médico recomendó un remedio para la irritación.The doctor suggested a remedy for the rash.

prevenir

Prevent
prevenir Prevent
/pɾeβeˈniɾ/

El cinturón ayuda a prevenir lesiones graves.Seat belts help prevent serious injuries.

reducir

Reduce
reducir Reduce
/reduˈsiɾ/

La empresa quiere reducir los residuos este año.The company plans to reduce waste this year.

evitar

Avoid
evitar Avoid
/eβiˈtaɾ/

Intenta evitar cometer el mismo error dos veces.Try to avoid making the same mistake twice.

manejar

Handle
manejar Handle
/maneˈxaɾ/

Ella supo manejar la queja con calma.She handled the complaint calmly and professionally.

afrontar

Tackle
afrontar Tackle
/afɾonˈtaɾ/

La ciudad intenta afrontar la contaminación del aire.The city is tackling air pollution with stricter rules.

aliviar

Ease
aliviar Ease
/aliˈβjaɾ/

Un paseo corto puede aliviar el dolor.A short walk can ease the pain.

frenar

Curb
frenar Curb
/fɾeˈnaɾ/

La nueva política busca frenar la inflación.The new policy aims to curb inflation.

subyacente

Underlying
subyacente Underlying
/suβʝaˈsente/

Debemos tratar la causa subyacente del conflicto.We need to address the underlying cause of the conflict.

viable

Viable
viable Viable
/ˈbjaβle/

Este es el único plan viable para el equipo.This is the only viable plan for the team.

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