Spanish Conversation · Level 123
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Spanish word
molestia
Pronunciation
IPA/moˈlestja/
Meaning
- feminine nouninconvenience
Example
Perdón por la molestia.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
More examples
¿Le causo mucha molestia si cierro la puerta?
Would it be much bother if I close the door?
Core concept
A small stone in a shoe that makes walking uncomfortable.
Common phrases
Perdón por la molestia
sorry for the bother
causar molestia
cause bother
sin molestias
no bother
Similar words
fastidio: Small, nagging annoyance that provokes irritation or impatience.
incomodidad: Physical or emotional unease that makes a person feel unsettled.
inconveniente: Practical obstacle that interferes with plans or smooth action.
problema: Problematic situation that needs attention or a solution.
Definition in Spanish
Estado o situación que produce una sensación desagradable o un estorbo para alguien.
Word origin
From Latin molestus 'troublesome', the adjective later became the Spanish noun molestia to name a state or thing that causes annoyance or hindrance.
Usage tips
- '¿Te molesta si...?' is a common polite formula to check whether an action would be an inconvenience for someone.