son molestos
/son molestos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "they are annoying" is translated into Spanish as son molestos.
The phrase son molestos can be used to refer to both people and inanimate objects that cause irritation or discomfort.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you may hear the phrase Son pesados/as. to mean "they are a pain." In Latin America, the phrase Son molestosos/as. is used to convey annoyance. Additionally, son pesados is a very common colloquial way to say "they are annoying" or "they are a pain" in many Spanish-speaking countries.
How do you pronounce it?
/son molestos/
Did you know?
- The word molesto can also mean 'bothered' or 'upset'. Depending on the context, estoy molesto means 'I am annoyed', while soy molesto means 'I am an annoying person'.
- The word pesados literally translates to 'heavy', making the phrase 'they are heavy' a common way to describe annoying people in many Spanish-speaking countries.
- In Spanish, calling someone pesado is often a softer, more playful way to say they are annoying compared to using molesto, which can imply a more genuine sense of irritation.
Examples in context
- Esos insectos son molestos.Those insects are annoying.
- Los ruidos de la calle son molestos.The street noises are annoying.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about their new neighbors.
- DanielLos vecinos hacen mucho ruido.The neighbors make a lot of noise.
- ElenaSí, son molestos.Yes, they are annoying.
- DanielDeberíamos hablar con ellos.We should talk to them.
- ElenaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
