Molestar (en. Annoy)
/mo.le's.tar/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To interrupt someone's peace or well-being.
Don’t bother me while I'm working.
No me molestes mientras estoy trabajando.
To cause physical or emotional discomfort.
The joke bothered him and he felt offended.
La broma le molestó y se sintió ofendido.
To provoke irritation or anger.
That noise bothers me a lot.
Ese ruido me molesta mucho.
Etymology
From Latin 'molestare', meaning to cause discomfort.
Common Phrases and Expressions
It doesn’t bother me.
Expression that indicates that something does not cause discomfort.
No me molesta
It bothers more than you imagine.
It means that something or someone provokes more irritation than it seems.
Molesta más de lo que imaginas
To bother someone.
To cause discomfort or inconvenience to another person.
Molestar a alguien
Related Words
discomfort
Discomfort or displeasure felt.
molestia
irritation
State of being upset or angry.
irritación
to harass
To disturb someone persistently and repeatedly.
acosar
Slang Meanings
To annoy or disturb in a humorous way.
That comment only bothers me as a joke.
Ese comentario solo me molesta en broma.
To bother someone in a friendly context.
Don't worry, I'm just bothering my friends.
No te preocupes, solo estoy molestando a mis amigos.