Italian Phrase
Abbiamo un problema tecnico.
Meaning
The sentence states that the speaker’s team or organization is currently facing a technical issue. It is a neutral, factual way to alert others that something in the system, equipment, or software is not working as expected.
When to use
Use this phrase in professional settings such as IT support, customer service, or any workplace where you need to report a malfunction. It can also appear in casual conversation when a group experiences a technical glitch (e.g., a video call dropping).
✦Grammar Breakdown
Abbiamounproblematecnico.
Abbiamo (avere)
First‑person plural present indicative of the verb 'avere' meaning 'we have'.
un (indefinite article)
Masculine singular indefinite article; used because 'problema' is a masculine noun.
problema (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning 'problem' or 'issue'.
tecnico (adjective)
Masculine singular adjective that must agree in gender and number with 'problema'.
🗨In Conversation
Abbiamo un problema tecnico.
We have a technical problem.
Capisco, proviamo a riavviare il sistema.
I understand, let's try restarting the system.
✕Common Mistakes
È un problema tecnico.
The verb must be 'abbiamo' (we have) not 'è' (is).
Abbiamo una problema tecnico.
'Problema' is masculine, so the article must be 'un', not 'una'.
Abbiamo un problema tecnica.
Adjectives must agree with the masculine noun 'problema', so use 'tecnico', not 'tecnica'.
↔Alternatives
C'è un problema tecnico.
There is a technical problem.
Stiamo riscontrando un problema tecnico.
We are encountering a technical problem.
Abbiamo un guasto tecnico.
We have a technical fault.
Cultural Tip
In Italian business communication it is common to be direct yet courteous. After stating the problem, Italians often add a brief apology or a reassurance, e.g., 'Ci scusiamo per l'inconveniente' or 'Stiamo lavorando per risolverlo al più presto.' Avoid overly dramatic language; keep it concise and professional.