Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
atormentar
Pronunciation
IPA/atoɾmenˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbother
Example
El ruido constante atormenta a los vecinos.
The constant noise is bothering the neighbors.
More examples
La culpa lo atormenta por las noches.
Guilt bothers him at night.
Core concept
Persistent anguish affecting mood and sleep.
Common phrases
atormentar a alguien
bother someone
atormentar la conciencia
disturb the conscience
Similar words
molestar: Create discomfort or nuisance that annoys or inconveniences someone.
fastidiar: Irritate someone with petty annoyances, provoking brief impatience or grumpiness.
preocupar: Make someone feel worried or anxious about possible problems, occupying their thoughts.
inquietar: Produce unease or restlessness in someone, leaving them feeling unsettled and on edge.
Definition in Spanish
Provocar en alguien angustia o un sufrimiento duradero que afecta su ánimo o su descanso.
Word origin
Derived from Latin tormentare (from tormentum 'torture'), with a semantic shift from bodily torture to causing prolonged emotional suffering.
Usage tips
- Often used transitively with a person as object (atormentar a alguien) and commonly describes things that keep someone awake or worried.