estoy molesto
/estoi molesto/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "I am annoyed" is said as estoy molesto.
This phrase is a statement used to express that you feel slightly angry or irritated. While estoy molesto describes a mild level of annoyance, other expressions can convey more intense feelings. For example, if you are completely fed up, you might say Estoy harto(a). To say that something or someone specifically bothers or irritates you, you can use Me fastidia(n) or if you want to express that something drives you crazy, use Me saca(n) de quicio.
Which one should you use?
Estoy molesto typically implies a lower level of irritation or annoyance. In contrast, estoy enfadado suggests a stronger sense of anger.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the expression Me crispa(n) los nervios is used to mean "It grates on my nerves" or "It annoys me". In Mexico, the phrase Me da coraje is commonly used to mean "It makes me angry" or "It frustrates me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the verb estar rather than ser because it describes a temporary state or feeling rather than a permanent personality trait. Additionally, you must ensure gender agreement: if the speaker is female, the adjective changes from molesto to molesta.
Did you know?
- The word molesto shares a common Latin ancestor with the English word 'molest', but in Spanish, it carries no connotation of sexual assault and only means 'annoying' or 'bothersome'.
- If you want to sound much more intense than molesto, you can use the verb fastidiar, which is the root of the English word 'fastidious', though they have moved in very different directions in meaning.
- If you describe a person as molesto in certain Latin American contexts, you are calling them 'troublesome' or 'difficult' as a personality trait.
Examples in context
- Me fastidian las interrupciones constantesConstant interruptions annoy me.
- Me saca de quicio su constante lloriqueo.His constant whining drives me crazy.
- Estoy harto(a) de tus excusas.I am fed up with your excuses.
- Me fastidia el ruido constante de la construcción.Constant construction noise really bothers me.
- Me incomodan las interrupciones constantesConstant interruptions bother me.
- Me resulta molesto(a) el ruido constante en esta oficina.I am annoyed by the constant noise in this office.
- Me crispa los nervios su constante tarareo.Her constant humming really annoys me.
- Me da coraje la falta de puntualidad.The lack of punctuality is frustrating me.
- Estoy molesto con el ruido.I am annoyed with the noise.
- Estoy molesto con mi hermano.I am annoyed with my brother.
- No me llames así, estoy molesto.Don't call me that, I am annoyed.
- Estoy molesto por el ruido de la calle.I am annoyed by the street noise.
Example conversation
Alejandro is telling Elena about his bad day at work.
- AlejandroElena, estoy molesto con mi jefe hoy.Elena, I am annoyed with my boss today.
- Elena¿Por qué estás tan enojado?Why are you so angry?
- AlejandroÉl no escucha mis ideas.He doesn't listen to my ideas.
- ElenaLo siento mucho, Alejandro.I am very sorry, Alejandro.
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.
