Molesto
/molesto/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for 'annoyed' is Molesto.
Molesto is an adjective used to describe someone who is troubled, irritated or vexed by something unwanted or disliked.
Meaning: troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked, vexed (adj)
Which one should you use?
The meaning of molesto changes depending on the verb used with it.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, Molesto must agree in gender and number with the person it describes. Use molesta for a female. For plural groups, use molestos for a group of males or a mixed-gender group and molestas for a group of females.
How do you pronounce it?
/molesto/
Did you know?
- The word molesto shares the same Latin root as the English word 'molest', but in Spanish, it lacks the specific connotation of sexual assault and usually just means 'to annoy'.
- While molesto means 'annoyed' as an adjective, the verb form molestar is often used as a polite way to start a conversation, such as ¿Le molesto? meaning 'Am I bothering you?'
- In some Latin American countries, molesto can describe a physical object that is 'in the way' or 'cumbersome', rather than a person's emotional state.
Examples in context
- Tom estaba molesto.Tom was annoyed.This sentence shows how to use Molesto to describe a male subject's state.Tatoeba #10233358 by manufrutos, translation #6196167 by CK
- Ziri estaba molesto.Ziri was annoyed.Tatoeba #11836005 by Seael, translation #10211245 by Amastan
- «Qué tal, yo soy Ben» «Encantada, Ben. Bueno, ¿qué pasa? ¿Por qué pareces triste y molesto?»"Hi there, I'm Ben." "Nice to meet you Ben. So, what is the matter? Why do you look sad and annoyed?"This sentence illustrates how to use Molesto when asking why someone appears sad and annoyed.Tatoeba #10290509 by Seael, translation #10290244 by jimkillock
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are talking at home after a long day.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿por qué estás tan molesto?Daniel, why are you so annoyed?
- DanielEstoy molesto por el tráfico de hoy.I am annoyed by today's traffic.
- LucíaLo siento, no quería que estuvieras así.I'm sorry, I didn't want you to be like that.
- DanielNo te preocupes, Lucía, ya estoy mejor.Don't worry, Lucía, I am better now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries molesto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
