Fastidio (en. Nuisance)

/fasˈtiðjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Annoyance or discomfort that causes irritation.
I felt a huge annoyance waiting in line.
Me dio un fastidio enorme esperar en la fila.
A situation or thing that causes irritation or boredom.
That constant noise is a nuisance for working.
Ese ruido constante es un fastidio para trabajar.
Anger or displeasure felt towards something.
His attitude produces great annoyance in me.
Su actitud me produce un gran fastidio.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'fastidium', which means displeasure or revulsion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to annoy
To cause annoyance or discomfort to someone.
dar fastidio
to be annoyed
To feel irritated or bothered by something.
estar fastidiado
to get annoyed
To suffer from discomfort or annoyance.
fastidiarse

Related Words

fastidiar
To cause annoyance, to irritate.
fastidiar
fastidioso
That causes annoyance or discomfort.
fastidioso

Slang Meanings

Something very annoying or boring.
That show is a total drag.
Ese programa es un fastidio total.
A person who causes discomfort.
I can't take any more of that annoyance sitting next to me.
No puedo más con ese fastidio que se sienta al lado.