Spanish Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Spanish word
fastidiar
Pronunciation
IPA/fastiˈðjaɾ/
Meaning
- verbbother
Example
Lo siento si te fastidio, no era mi intención.
I'm sorry if I bother you, it wasn't my intention.
More examples
Ese ruido me fastidia cuando trabajo.
That noise annoys me when I work.
Core concept
A minor irritation that makes someone feel uncomfortable or annoyed.
Common phrases
fastidiar a alguien
annoy someone
fastidiar al vecino
annoy the neighbor
Similar words
molestar: Cause general displeasure or bother, often as an inconvenience.
incomodar: Create feelings of awkwardness or social discomfort.
irritar: Provoke stronger annoyance or anger, producing visible irritation.
estorbar: Obstruct movement or actions, getting in the way and causing trouble.
Definition in Spanish
Provocar irritación o incomodidad en otra persona, incluso por pequeñas molestias o interrupciones.
Word origin
From Latin fastidium 'disgust', the word passes into the Romance languages and in Spanish fastidiar denotes provoking irritation or discomfort.
Usage tips
- Fastidiar is a false friend with English fastidious, since fastidious means overly particular while fastidiar expresses causing irritation.