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    Molestaban (en. Were bothering)

    /mole'staβan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause annoyance or discomfort to someone.
    The construction noises annoyed the neighbors.
    Los ruidos de la construcción molestaban a los vecinos.
    To interrupt or make someone feel uncomfortable or disturbed.
    The inappropriate comments annoyed the women in the office.
    Los comentarios inapropiados molestaban a las mujeres en la oficina.
    To bother someone continuously.
    The children bothered their younger brother all day long.
    Los niños molestaban a su hermano menor durante todo el día.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'molestar', which comes from the Latin 'molestare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    flies annoy me
    Flies are a constant distraction.
    me molestan las moscas
    don't bother
    Ask someone not to interrupt or make noise.
    no molestes
    to bother someone
    To cause discomfort or concern to another person.
    molestar a alguien

    Related Words

    to bother
    To cause annoyances or discomforts.
    molestar
    to discomfort
    To make someone feel uncomfortable.
    incomodar
    to annoy
    To cause anger or displeasure.
    fastidiar

    Slang Meanings

    To be a nuisance or a nightmare.
    That friend who always arrives late annoys me a lot.
    Ese amigo que siempre llega tarde me molesta mucho.
    To be a drag.
    Don't be a drag and leave me alone.
    No seas plomo y déjame en paz.