tan molesto
/tan molesto/from spelling rules
The English phrase "so annoying" is translated into Spanish as tan molesto.
tan molesto is used to describe someone or something that causes irritation or frustration.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of tan, meaning "so" or "as" and molesto, meaning "annoying" or "bothersome".
Which one should you use?
While tan molesto describes a state of being annoying, using qué molesto (how annoying) is a more common way to express an exclamation of frustration.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase must change its ending to match the gender and number of the person or thing being described. Use tan molesta if the subject is feminine, and tan molestos (masculine or mixed group) or tan molestas (feminine group) for plural subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
/tan molesto/
Did you know?
- The word molesto shares a root with the English word 'molest', but in Spanish it is a common, everyday term used for anything from a buzzing fly to a minor inconvenience.
- While tan molesto is understood everywhere, speakers in Spain often prefer the word pesado to describe an annoying person. This literally translates to 'heavy', suggesting the person is a burden to deal with.
- In some Caribbean dialects, the word molestar can be used as a euphemism for flirting or teasing someone. In these contexts, being molesto might be seen as playful rather than irritating.
Examples in context
- Esto es tan molesto.This is so annoying.This sentence uses tan molesto to describe a situation.Tatoeba #4329325 by pchamorro, translation #2892240 by CK
- Mis padres siguen discutiendo por estupideces. ¡Es tan molesto!My parents keep arguing about stupid things. It's so annoying!This sentence uses tan molesto as an exclamation regarding a situation.Tatoeba #180567 by cueyayotl, translation #1683 by Swift
- El ruido constante del tráfico es muy molesto.The constant noise of the traffic is so annoying.
- La actitud condescendiente del profesor es sumamente irritante.The condescending attitude of the teacher is extremely irritating.
- El ruido del vecino es súper molesto. ¡No me deja dormir!The noise from the neighbor is so annoying. It won't let me sleep!
- Ese ruido es tan molesto.That noise is so annoying.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are dealing with a slow internet connection.
- AlejandroLa página no carga, es tan molesto.The page isn't loading, it's so annoying.
- LucíaTienes razón, el internet está muy lento.You're right, the internet is very slow.
- AlejandroNo puedo terminar mi trabajo así.I can't finish my work like this.
- LucíaReinicia el módem, a ver si ayuda.Restart the modem, let's see if it helps.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
