deja de molestarme
/dexa de molestaɾme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "stop bothering me" is translated into Spanish as deja de molestarme.
This phrase is used as a request or command when you want someone to cease annoying you or interrupting you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase deja de molestarme is composed of deja (leave/stop), de (of), molestar (to bother) and the suffix -me (me).
Which one should you use?
While deja de molestarme uses the informal tú command, the form deje de molestarme uses the formal usted command. Another common way to express this is no me molestes, which literally translates to "don't bother me".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are addressing more than one person, you must change the verb to the plural form dejen de molestarme. To use the formal usted form when addressing a single person, use deje de molestarme instead of deja de molestarme.
Did you know?
- The verb molestar can sometimes imply something much more serious than a mere annoyance. In certain Latin American contexts, depending on the tone and situation, it can carry a connotation of sexual harassment or unwanted advances.
- If you want to sound more aggressive or informal in Spain, you might use the verb dar la lata instead. While it literally translates to 'to give the tin', it is a very common way to say someone is being a nuisance.
- The verb molestar can also mean 'to be inconvenient' or 'to be a nuisance' regarding a physical space, such as when a piece of furniture is in the way.
Examples in context
- ¡Deja de molestarme!Stop bothering me!This sentence is useful for expressing the command "Stop bothering me!" using the form deja de molestarme.Tatoeba #1303361 by wallebot, translation #262417 by CK
- Por favor, no me moleste más. No estoy interesado en su oferta. Gracias.Please, don't bother me anymore. I'm not interested in your offer. Thank you.
- Déjame en paz, ya es suficiente con las bromas. ¿Podemos hablar de algo más?Leave me in peace, that's enough with the jokes. Can we talk about something else?
- Por favor, deja de molestarme mientras estudio.Please, stop bothering me while I study.
- ¡Deja de molestarme con esas preguntas!Stop bothering me with those questions!
Example conversation
Mateo is trying to study while María keeps talking to him.
- MateoMaría, deja de molestarme un momento.María, stop bothering me for a moment.
- MaríaSolo quería hacerte una pregunta.I just wanted to ask you a question.
- MateoAhora no puedo, estoy muy concentrado.I can't right now, I am very focused.
- MaríaEstá bien, te hablaré más tarde.That's fine, I will talk to you later.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
