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    Molestaba (en. Bothered)

    /moleˈstaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To disturb or cause annoyance to someone.
    When we were kids, he always bothered me at school.
    Cuando éramos niños, él siempre me molestaba en la escuela.
    To provoke displeasure or unease in someone.
    The noise from traffic constantly bothered me.
    El ruido del tráfico me molestaba constantemente.
    To interrupt someone in a way that generates discomfort.
    Don't bother me while I'm working.
    No me molestes mientras estoy trabajando.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'molestare', which means 'to make annoying'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the idea bothered me
    It caused me unease or displeasure the idea.
    me molestaba la idea
    don't bother me
    I ask that you do not interrupt me or cause discomfort.
    no me molestes
    that bothered me
    That caused me discomfort or displeasure.
    eso me molestaba

    Related Words

    to annoy
    To make something annoying.
    molear
    annoyance
    State of discomfort or disturbance.
    molestia

    Slang Meanings

    To tease in a joking manner.
    I was just bothering my friends, nothing serious.
    Solo estaba molestando a mis amigos, nada serio.
    To interrupt someone in a conversation.
    That guy always bothers me when I'm talking to her.
    Ese tipo siempre me molesta cuando hablo con ella.