Portuguese Phrase
Ok, sem problemas.
Meaning
Literally “Okay, without problems,” this phrase is the Portuguese equivalent of “Okay, no problem.” It conveys that the speaker is fine with what has been said or requested and that nothing will cause difficulty.
When to use
Use it in informal conversations when you want to reassure someone that a request, suggestion, or situation is easy for you. It works well among friends, colleagues, or in casual customer‑service settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ok,semproblemas.
Ok (interjection)
A borrowed interjection from English, used informally to express agreement or acceptance.
sem (preposition)
Means “without”. It is followed by a noun in the same case; no article is used.
problemas (noun, plural)
Plural of “problema”. In this expression the plural is standard because the idea of “any problem” is generic.
🗨In Conversation
Você pode me enviar o relatório até amanhã?
Can you send me the report by tomorrow?
Ok, sem problemas.
Okay, no problem.
✕Common Mistakes
Ok, sem problema.
The noun should stay plural because the expression refers to any possible problem, not a single one.
Ok sem problemas.
A comma after “Ok” signals a brief pause; omitting it can sound rushed.
Ok, sem problemas!
The exclamation mark changes the tone to overly enthusiastic; keep it neutral with a period unless you really want to emphasize.
↔Alternatives
Tudo bem, sem problema.
All right, no problem.
Claro, sem problema.
Sure, no problem.
Sem problema.
No problem.
Cultural Tip
“Ok” is widely understood in Brazil and Portugal, but it remains informal. Pairing it with “sem problemas” softens the tone and shows politeness. In more formal contexts you might replace it with “Combinado, não haverá inconvenientes.”