Molestarse (en. Trouble)

/moleˈstaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To feel discomfort or irritation due to a situation.
You shouldn't get upset over unimportant comments.
No deberías molestarte por comentarios sin importancia.
To take the trouble to do something.
He took the trouble to explain the whole process to him.
Se molestó en explicarle todo el proceso.
To suffer an offense or displeasure.
He got very upset when they told him that.
Se molestó mucho cuando le dijeron eso.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'molestari', which means 'to inconvenience' or 'to harm'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't get upset
Don't feel offended or upset.
no te molestes
to bother to
To take the trouble to do something.
molestarse en

Related Words

discomfort
Discomfort or displeasure caused by something.
molestia
annoying
One who feels or expresses annoyance.
molesto

Slang Meanings

Don't be a drag
If someone jokes with you and you get upset, don't be a drag!
Si te hacen una broma y te molestas, ¡no amola!
To get in a bad mood
He got in a bad mood when he heard the news.
Se puso de mala leche cuando escuchó la noticia.