trouble

problema, dificultad

Problemas o dificultades que hacen que algo resulte difícil o desagradable.

En inglés sencillo: Problems or difficulties that make something hard or unpleasant.

• We had trouble finding the house.
• What is the trouble with this plan?
• She told me about her troubles at work.

Cómo se usa: have trouble doing something (I have trouble remembering names.); trouble with something (We had trouble with our booking.)

Sinónimos: difficulty, problem

Expresiones frecuentes: cause trouble, have trouble, trouble with something

apuro, peligro

Situación en la que alguien corre peligro o afronta problemas graves.

En inglés sencillo: A situation in which someone is in danger or faces serious problems.

• The boat was in trouble.
• Call for help if you get into trouble.
• Her quick thinking kept us out of trouble.

Cómo se usa: be in trouble (The climbers are in trouble and need help.); get into trouble (He got into trouble while swimming alone.)

Sinónimos: danger, difficulty

Antónimos: safety

Expresiones frecuentes: in trouble, get into trouble, out of trouble

avería, fallo

Fallo que impide que una máquina o una pieza funcione correctamente.

En inglés sencillo: A fault that stops a machine or part from working properly.

• The car has engine trouble.
• Electrical trouble delayed the train.
• Have you had any trouble with this printer?

Cómo se usa: trouble with + machine/part (We are having trouble with the brakes.)

Sinónimos: fault, malfunction

Expresiones frecuentes: engine trouble, mechanical trouble, trouble with something

preocupar, inquietar

Hacer que alguien se preocupe, se altere o no sepa qué pensar.

En inglés sencillo: To make someone worried, upset, or unsure what to think.

• His silence troubles me.
• The news troubled her all evening.
• Does that question still trouble you?

Sinónimos: worry, distress, upset

Antónimos: reassure

Expresiones frecuentes: trouble someone deeply, trouble my conscience, trouble someone still

molestar, incomodar

Molestar a alguien o interrumpirlo, a menudo para pedirle ayuda.

En inglés sencillo: To bother someone or interrupt them, often by asking for help.

• Sorry to trouble you again.
• May I trouble you for a pen?
• I did not want to trouble her with my questions.

Cómo se usa: trouble someone with something (May I trouble you with one more question?); trouble someone for something (Could I trouble you for a glass of water?); trouble someone to do something (May I trouble you to open the door?)

Sinónimos: bother, disturb, annoy

Expresiones frecuentes: trouble someone with, trouble someone for, trouble someone again

molestar, aquejar

Causar dolor o molestias físicas a alguien.

En inglés sencillo: To cause someone pain or physical discomfort.

• My knee is troubling me again.
• Her back troubled her during the journey.
• Has your old injury been troubling you?

Sinónimos: bother, afflict

Expresiones frecuentes: trouble someone again, trouble my knee, trouble someone badly