tener problemas

to have problems

→ tener

phrase Very common #2,061

to have problems Used for difficulties, troubles, or health and financial problems. The noun can be followed by de or para to specify the type or activity involved.

SP: La compañía tiene problemas financieros.

EN: The company is having financial problems.

Vais a tener problemas y es culpa mía.

You’re going to have problems, and it’s my fault.

No quería tener problemas.

I didn't want to have any problems.

— Rashomon (1950)

Porque no quería tener problemas.

Because I didn't want to have any problems.

— Rashomon (1950)

Por mi culpa vais a tener problemas.

You’re going to have problems because of me.

Admito que sabíamos que íbamos a tener problemas.

I admit that we knew we were going to have problems.

— Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

No quiero tener problemas.

I don't want any problems.

— Ha vuelto (2015)

Si le sigue dando así a la bebida, va a tener problemas.

If he keeps drinking like that, he's going to have problems.

Siempre me aseguré de no tener problemas con la ley.

I always made sure not to have any trouble with the law.

— Los falsificadores (2007)

No deberías tener problemas para entrar.

You shouldn’t have any trouble getting in.

— Un lugar en ninguna parte (1988)