Molestias (en. Discomfort)
/moˈlɛs.tjas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Inconveniences or discomforts that are suffered.
Throat discomforts are a common symptom of a cold.
Las molestias en la garganta son un síntoma común de resfriado.
Alterations or discomforts that affect comfort.
The discomforts caused by the noise didn't let us sleep.
Las molestias ocasionadas por el ruido no nos dejaron dormir.
Minor illnesses or symptoms that cause discomfort.
The doctor told me that the abdominal discomforts were temporary.
El médico me dijo que las molestias abdominales eran pasajeras.
Etymology
From Latin "moles," which means weight or burden.
Common Phrases and Expressions
without discomforts
without causing inconveniences or disturbances.
sin molestias
to cause discomforts
to provoke discomfort or harm.
causar molestias
to make discomforts
to perform actions that inconvenience others.
hacer molestias
Related Words
to bother
to cause discomfort or disturbance to someone.
molestar
displeasure
feeling of discomfort or frustration.
desagrado
inconvenience
situation that complicates or bothers.
inconveniente
Slang Meanings
Drag
That topic is a drag; it causes me a lot of discomfort.
Ese tema es un rollo, me causa muchas molestias.
Bummer
Waiting in line is a bummer; pure annoyance.
Estar esperando en la fila es un fregado, pura molestia.