Portuguese Phrase
Tô com problemas de conexão.
Meaning
Literally, “I’m with connection problems.” It’s the everyday way Brazilians say that their internet, Wi‑Fi, or mobile data isn’t working properly.
When to use
Use this sentence when you’re talking to friends, coworkers, or support staff about a sudden loss of internet or a weak signal. It’s informal, so keep it out of formal emails or official reports.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tôcomproblemasdeconexão
Tô
Colloquial contraction of "estou" (first‑person singular of "estar"). Used in informal spoken Portuguese.
com
Preposition meaning “with”. Here it links the subject to the noun phrase "problemas de conexão".
problemas
Plural noun meaning “problems”. It agrees in number with the verb "estou" (implied by "tô").
de
Preposition meaning “of”. It introduces the complement that specifies the type of problem.
conexão
Noun meaning “connection”, most often referring to internet or network connectivity.
🗨In Conversation
Tô com problemas de conexão.
I'm having connection problems.
Já tentou reiniciar o roteador?
Have you tried restarting the router?
✕Common Mistakes
Está com problemas de conexão.
"Está" is third‑person singular; you need first‑person "estou" or its informal form "tô".
Tô com problema de conexão.
If you have more than one issue, use the plural "problemas"; singular sounds odd in this context.
Tô com problemas da conexão.
"de conexão" is the natural way; "da conexão" would imply a specific, already‑identified connection.
↔Alternatives
Estou com problemas de conexão.
I am having connection problems.
Tenho problemas de conexão.
I have connection problems.
Estou enfrentando dificuldades de conexão.
I am facing connection difficulties.
Cultural Tip
The contraction "tô" is typical of casual speech, especially among younger Brazilians. In a professional setting or written communication you should use the full form "estou". Also, "conexão" can refer to both technical (internet) and social (personal) connections, so context matters.