Spanish Problem & Complaint Phrases
Master 23 essential Spanish phrases for problems-complaints with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish problems-complaints Phrases
Express problems, make complaints, and report issues in Spanish. Learn phrases for describing problems, seeking solutions, and making formal complaints in various situations.
When to Use These Phrases
Be clear and specific about problems. Use "Hay un problema con..." (There's a problem with...). For complaints, start polite then escalate if needed. In customer service, use "usted." Document issues for formal complaints.
Learning Tips for problems-complaints Phrases
- Report: "Hay un problema" (There's a problem), "No funciona" (It doesn't work)
- Complain: "Tengo una queja" (I have a complaint), "No estoy satisfecho/a" (I'm not satisfied)
- Request: "Necesito hablar con el gerente" (I need to speak with the manager)
- Solutions: "¿Qué podemos hacer?" (What can we do?), "¿Pueden arreglarlo?" (Can you fix it?)
Essential problems-complaints Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for problems-complaints situations
Complete List of problems-complaints Phrases
I am having trouble breathing
Me cuesta respirar
I don't feel well
No me siento bien
I have a cold
Estoy resfriado
I have a fever
Tengo fiebre
I have a headache
Me duele la cabeza
I have a stomach ache
Me duele el estómago
I lost my passport
Perdí mi pasaporte
I need to contact my embassy
Necesito contactar a mi embajada
I've been robbed
Me robaron
It hurts here
Me duele aquí
It is very difficult
Es muy difícil.
It's too expensive
Es demasiado caro
My arm hurts
Me duele el brazo.
My back hurts
Me duele la espalda.
My foot hurts
Me duele el pie.
My head hurts
Me duele la cabeza.
My key doesn't work
Mi llave no funciona.
My leg hurts
Me duele la pierna
My wallet was stolen
Me robaron la cartera
Someone stole my bag
Me robaron el bolso
The air conditioning isn't working
El aire acondicionado no funciona.
There has been an accident
Ha habido un accidente
What happened?
¿Qué pasó?
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish problems-complaints Phrases
How do you report a problem in Spanish?
"Hay un problema" (There's a problem), "Tengo un problema con..." (I have a problem with...), "No funciona" (It doesn't work), "Está roto/a" (It's broken), "No está bien" (It's not right), "Algo anda mal" (Something's wrong), "Necesito reportar..." (I need to report...).
How do you make a complaint in Spanish?
"Tengo una queja" (I have a complaint), "Quiero presentar una queja" (I want to file a complaint), "No estoy satisfecho/a con..." (I'm not satisfied with...), "Esto no es aceptable" (This isn't acceptable), "Esperaba mejor servicio" (I expected better service), "Necesito hablar con el gerente" (I need to speak with the manager).
How do you ask for solutions or refunds in Spanish?
Solutions: "¿Qué podemos hacer?" (What can we do?), "¿Pueden arreglarlo?" (Can you fix it?), "¿Cómo lo solucionamos?" (How do we solve this?). Refund/exchange: "Quiero un reembolso" (I want a refund), "Quiero cambiar esto" (I want to exchange this), "¿Pueden devolverme el dinero?" (Can you return my money?).
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