Spanish Conversation · Level 82
60 words
Spanish word
molesto
Pronunciation
IPA/moˈlesto/
Meaning
- adjectiveannoying
Example
No seas molesto, por favor.
Please don't be annoying.
More examples
Estoy molesto con el ruido.
I am annoyed with the noise.
Core concept
A person whose repeated actions make other people uncomfortable.
Common phrases
estar molesto con
be annoyed with
ponerse molesto por
get annoyed about
resultar molesto para
prove annoying for
Similar words
incómodo: Causes physical or emotional unease that makes a situation feel awkward.
irritante: Provokes irritation or annoyance when seen or heard.
pesado: Behaves persistently or clingily, creating a burden for others.
fastidioso: Produces small, repeated annoyances that gradually wear down patience.
Definition in Spanish
Que resulta fastidioso o incómodo para otras personas por su conducta, ruido o presencia persistente.
Word origin
From Latin molestus 'troublesome', through the verb molestar 'to bother', the adjective molesto names something that annoys or inconveniences others.
Usage tips
- Use annoying or bothersome in English; a similar-looking English word has a different and much stronger meaning.